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DG54 NWJ

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,415 mi
Last recorded168,415 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 NWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 168,415 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2021 160,973 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 153,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 145,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 138,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 138,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 131,821 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 131,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,853 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,453 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 119,453 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,218 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 111,213 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 103,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 94,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,680 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)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 72,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,605 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 36,549 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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DG54 NWJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

DG54 NWJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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