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AY54 HWN

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,771 mi
Last recorded179,771 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 HWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 179,771 miles

Chip in windscreen

Coil spring corroded Rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 179,771 miles

Chip in windscreen

Coil spring corroded Rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 171,645 miles

Chip in screen

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear box heat shield loose

Pass 2 Dec 2020 164,681 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have inner edge wear perished and cracked. 205/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 158,045 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 154,462 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 154,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 147,337 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 137,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 123,527 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 123,527 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Linkage damaged[Attached to O/S/F lower arm] (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 110,662 miles

both rear tyres slightly raised tread on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 102,087 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 96,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,760 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 56,567 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,224 miles

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

engine under shield fitted.

near side front tyre worn on edge.

near side rear tyre 3mm.

off side rear tyre 3mm

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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AY54 HWN 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 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY54 HWN, 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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AY54 HWN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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