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AO54 AVK

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,427 mi
Last recorded136,427 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 AVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 136,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

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

body damaged

engine check light is on

front plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,539 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

engine check light on

Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plus cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front worn edge plus cracks and splits around tyre

Nearside Rear bumper slight crash damage

Nearside Rear light lens cracked bits missing

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing broken (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure missing lens (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view used tape to hold together (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plus cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front worn edge plus cracks and splits around tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear bumper slight crash damage

Nearside Rear light lens cracked bits missing

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine check light is on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pads are getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Fail 12 Nov 2013 73,717 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,120 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 57,098 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre 2mm tread depht left

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,713 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 47,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,925 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2009 37,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,590 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,775 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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AO54 AVK is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO54 AVK, 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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AO54 AVK is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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