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DG54 NWD

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,030 mi
Last recorded167,030 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 NWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 167,030 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 161,796 miles

2 snapped bolts from front shocker brace ( brace and shockers are still secure )

Fail 8 Mar 2019 161,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

2 snapped bolts from front shocker brace ( brace and shockers are still secure )

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable snapped during brake test

Pass 6 Mar 2018 138,435 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 138,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 134,406 miles

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

both rear drop links worn

offside side repeater lens

Fail 28 Oct 2016 134,404 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

both rear drop links worn

offside side repeater lens

Pass 12 Dec 2015 130,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 130,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 108,989 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,928 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,821 miles

nearside running light inoperative

Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 62,305 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,686 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyres wearing bald on inner edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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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DG54 NWD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG54 NWD, 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 DG54 NWD registered?

DG54 NWD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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