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AU54 TWY

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,942 mi
Last recorded176,942 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 TWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2023 176,942 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions test was done co too high,hc too high,lambda too low,engine speed too high and blue smoke from exhaust.unable to produce printout due to could'nt complete test due to idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring not sat in upper seat correctly

Offside Rear reverse light inoperative,bulb fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level too high (8.4.1 (a) (i))

anti-skid sevice required message on instrument panel,no warning light on,warning light seen to work benefit given

engine sounds like got air/vacuum leak?no leaks seen

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

n/s headlight not as bright as o/s

o/s/f outer cv boot slight seepage of grease

Pass 1 Jun 2022 162,647 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension coil spring does'nt look to be sat in upper spring seat correctly?

anti-skid service required message on display ,no warning lights on.

engine sounds like got air leak?one of pipes under manifold looks to have collapsed

exhaust flexi pipe braiding broken

front bumper trim loose

Fail 31 May 2022 162,644 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect note, coil spring broken (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect note,coil spring broken (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension coil spring does'nt look to be sat in upper spring seat correctly?

anti-skid service required message on display ,no warning lights on.

engine sounds like got air leak?one of pipes under manifold looks to have collapsed

exhaust flexi pipe braiding broken

front bumper trim loose

Pass 3 Jun 2021 153,961 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough on rotation.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 153,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot clip broken. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also inner shoulder worn smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear's (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough on rotation.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 143,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 142,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 142,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 131,671 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 131,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounts broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (And badly perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounts broken

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,090 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2017 120,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

rear exhaust mount corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2016 108,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,924 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 92,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 79,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,157 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,987 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,340 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,449 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise front tyres worn edges

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,563 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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AU54 TWY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 AU54 TWY, 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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AU54 TWY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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