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AO54 UOD

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,271 mi
Last recorded147,271 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 UOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 147,271 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 147,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 138,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 129,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot torn and leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Rear number plate lamps det/dim

inboard driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2017 129,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot torn and leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Rear number plate lamps det/dim

inboard driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2016 120,209 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 120,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,720 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner & outter edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 97,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,283 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 85,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,160 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 75,277 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 75,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,453 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 64,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,404 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,581 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 UOD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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