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DY54 HAX

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,818 mi
Last recorded161,818 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 HAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 161,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 161,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 156,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 156,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit 0.51m-1. (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 149,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear position lamp has >50% light sources illuminating.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 149,214 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear position lamp has >50% light sources illuminating.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 142,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 142,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50ZR17 93W (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50ZR17 93W (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 134,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 127,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section both joins (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 127,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section both joins (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,783 miles

Front discs pitted

Front pads 70% Worn

Fail 29 Aug 2014 112,783 miles

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

Front discs pitted

Front pads 70% Worn

Pass 4 Sep 2013 99,016 miles

nsr seatbelt starting to fray

rear disc pitted and corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Strong advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

Strong advise osf lower arm back bush deteriorated

movement in both rear drop links

not checked middle seatbelt do to child seat

nsf tyre outer sidwall in poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2013 98,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Strong advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

Strong advise osf lower arm back bush deteriorated

movement in both rear drop links

not checked middle seatbelt do to child seat

nsf tyre outer sidwall in poor condition

nsr seatbelt starting to fray

rear disc pitted and corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,865 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,195 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 61,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DY54 HAX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DY54 HAX, 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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DY54 HAX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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