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AF54 ODL

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,468 mi
Last recorded151,468 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ODL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 151,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 146,822 miles

discs corroded

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

under-body has slight corrosion various location

Fail 20 Dec 2017 146,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

discs corroded

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

under-body has slight corrosion various location

Pass 19 Dec 2016 146,145 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 146,145 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 144,194 miles

Front nearside and offside lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing and play

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

exhaust system mounting brackets corroded and thin

Fail 13 Oct 2015 144,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary push on type - no sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front nearside and offside lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing and play

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

exhaust system mounting brackets corroded and thin

long travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Oct 2014 138,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 128,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear suspention bump stops deteriorated

middle exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 114,529 miles

both sides rear brake pads are low

Pass 25 Oct 2010 98,516 miles

instrument panel indicates service due

objects hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,967 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 78,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,936 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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AF54 ODL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF54 ODL, 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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AF54 ODL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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