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YE54 FSL

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,427 mi
Last recorded175,427 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 FSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 175,427 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 175,427 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 166,311 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 153,909 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 150,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 150,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 145,645 miles

both offside tyres very worn on inner edges 2055017

offside front dipped headlight dimmer than nearside

Pass 8 Aug 2017 137,392 miles

Front tyres, shoulders worn low

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear weak damping

Rear tyres, shoulders worn low

under tray fitted restricting viewing of components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,504 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 109,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,288 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 72,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 63,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 55,970 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,609 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,242 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 38,242 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,185 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 29,185 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YE54 FSL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE54 FSL, 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.

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YE54 FSL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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