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AV54 VFX

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

136,812 mi
Last recorded136,812 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 136,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 134,041 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2024 134,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 131,686 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 131,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 130,913 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 130,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 127,207 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 127,180 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 123,211 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 118,366 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 118,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,069 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 111,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,968 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,959 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,686 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,670 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Jul 2015 90,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Aug 2014 87,194 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,316 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 82,188 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

offside rear tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,857 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,983 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 68,384 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,367 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 59,367 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,477 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 35,300 miles

Offside front driveshaft bearing noisey

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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AV54 VFX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AV54 VFX, 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 AV54 VFX registered?

AV54 VFX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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