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DE54 DMX

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,447 mi
Last recorded165,447 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 165,447 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 165,435 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil level low

Pass 15 Mar 2018 163,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres sidewalls split

Offside rear tyre, inner sidewall split

Fail 10 Mar 2018 163,403 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres sidewalls split

Offside rear tyre, inner sidewall split

Pass 28 Feb 2017 159,421 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken/insecure. Exhaust still supported

Pass 26 Feb 2016 152,816 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 152,816 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 148,741 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 140,060 miles

rear exhaust heat shild loose

Fail 10 Oct 2013 140,058 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shild loose

Pass 10 Oct 2012 134,705 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 134,705 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 131,841 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 131,841 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2010 128,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 116,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 112,390 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 106,315 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 105,792 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 105,792 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DE54 DMX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE54 DMX, 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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DE54 DMX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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