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AX54 HWM

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,802 mi
Last recorded112,802 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 112,802 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hangers corroded.

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 102,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,497 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear discs pitted corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2018 94,496 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear discs pitted corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,910 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,701 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 64,975 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear

Fail 26 May 2015 64,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,784 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 62,784 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,843 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,904 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 50,904 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 45,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 39,618 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,229 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,655 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AX54 HWM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX54 HWM, 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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AX54 HWM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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