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CV54 XRD

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,776 mi
Last recorded158,776 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 158,776 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 158,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 146,965 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 146,965 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 140,903 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 11 May 2015 140,903 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2014 134,978 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 134,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 122,506 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 122,506 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 112,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2010 94,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Dec 2008 82,643 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 77,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,812 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 59,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CV54 XRD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CV54 XRD, 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 CV54 XRD registered?

CV54 XRD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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