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DX54 YEU

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

203,152 mi
Last recorded203,152 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 YEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 203,152 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 187,281 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

front subframe and rear axel rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2019 187,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front subframe and rear axel rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2018 169,582 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 160,335 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 146,626 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 146,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 136,086 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 136,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 122,157 miles

O/S Front tyre pressure low.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 122,157 miles

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

O/S Front tyre pressure low.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 109,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 95,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2013 95,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,234 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,222 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 45,761 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,751 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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DX54 YEU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX54 YEU, 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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DX54 YEU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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