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DA54 EOP

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,043 mi
Last recorded156,043 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,043 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side sill covers fitted.

under body corroded.

Fail 7 Mar 2022 156,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side sill covers fitted.

under body corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 147,462 miles

Rear brake pads worn more on o/s and n/s, evidence of over heating, not binding during testy

Fail 3 Feb 2021 147,462 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn more on o/s and n/s, evidence of over heating, not binding during testy

Pass 24 Jan 2020 140,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces)(ADVANCED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre unevenly worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

power steering rack damp

Fail 21 Jan 2020 140,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces)(ADVANCED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre unevenly worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

power steering rack damp

Pass 5 Feb 2019 133,619 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

power steering rack damp

Fail 29 Jan 2019 133,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster in-op (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

power steering rack damp

Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,681 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

steering rack appears oily

Fail 31 Jan 2018 125,681 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

steering rack appears oily

Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,974 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

power steering rack damp

Fail 2 Feb 2017 117,974 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

power steering rack damp

Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 102,566 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 102,566 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,935 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,844 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,551 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damp of fluid around power steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2009 61,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

suspect water leak on radiator

Pass 26 Sep 2009 61,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

suspect water leak on radiator

Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,357 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2008 53,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,501 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
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DA54 EOP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA54 EOP, 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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DA54 EOP is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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