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AO54 UOB

2004 Volvo V50

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,769 mi
Last recorded96,769 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 UOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,769 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Sep 2023 96,769 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,473 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2021 88,927 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,297 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 28 Sep 2020 84,297 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,070 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2019 80,070 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,645 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,565 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 70,565 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,766 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,130 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 29 Sep 2015 63,130 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,379 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 47,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,123 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,521 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 30,521 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

offside front tyre wearing oninner tread

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 UOB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOB, 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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What year was AO54 UOB registered?

AO54 UOB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is AO54 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 UOB shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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