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DU54 PZB

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,442 mi
Last recorded160,442 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 PZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 160,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 154,623 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 154,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 148,026 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 148,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure tailpipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 137,162 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 137,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,376 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,561 miles

both front suspension struts oil misting

Fail 24 Nov 2018 124,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front suspension struts oil misting

Pass 7 Nov 2017 113,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 108,154 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 102,344 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 102,344 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 20 Nov 2014 99,650 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Oct 2013 90,863 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Oct 2012 83,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 67,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,641 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front headlamp aims slightly low unable to adjust

front pads are starting to get low

slight corrosion to exhust

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,995 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,428 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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DU54 PZB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU54 PZB, 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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DU54 PZB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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