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DE54 PHY

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,426 mi
Last recorded131,426 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 PHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 131,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 131,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 127,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 126,513 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 124,791 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 122,368 miles

1, front axle tread app limit/ 2, o/s rear tyre getting low. 3, front under plastic valance showing signs of damage.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear discs showing signs of wear

Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick axle and rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1, front axle tread app limit/ 2, o/s rear tyre getting low. 3, front under plastic valance showing signs of damage.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,169 miles

front and rear discs showing signs of wear deteriation, iner hubs.

front pads 60 % rear pads 80-90% worn

Fail 16 Sep 2021 119,165 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front and rear discs showing signs of wear deteriation, iner hubs.

front pads 60 % rear pads 80-90% worn

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 114,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,951 miles

1, front num plate starting to degrade. 2, n/s rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 104,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,528 miles

rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,701 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 90,701 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre damaged to side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,615 miles

nearside headlight has a crack in lens

nearside mirror is missing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,989 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,975 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,611 miles

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

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

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 PHY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DE54 PHY, 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 DE54 PHY registered?

DE54 PHY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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