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VF54 FMX

2004 Volvo V50

White Petrol 2399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

274,822 mi
Last recorded274,822 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 FMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 274,822 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 271,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 265,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 259,219 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 245,758 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 239,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 232,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STAY ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STAY ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 210,146 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 210,146 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 201,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 192,095 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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VF54 FMX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 95,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF54 FMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VF54 FMX?

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What year was VF54 FMX registered?

VF54 FMX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is VF54 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF54 FMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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