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DE54 XEJ

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,115 mi
Last recorded117,115 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 117,114 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 116,855 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 115,145 miles

Rear Reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,089 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,570 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,698 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 104,732 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,732 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 104,102 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,660 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,721 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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DE54 XEJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE54 XEJ registered?

DE54 XEJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is DE54 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 XEJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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