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DY54 OYD

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,954 mi
Last recorded185,954 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 OYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 185,954 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 179,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2014 168,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plates deteriorated

rear tyres wearing low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Sep 2014 168,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

number plates deteriorated

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2013 150,916 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 150,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 139,157 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 139,079 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 127,178 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge advise tracking

N/S/R tyre wearing inner edge (bold)

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

O/S/R tyre wearing inner edge (bold)

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

Rear number plate starting to deterate

Fail 14 Sep 2011 127,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front tyres worn inner edge advise tracking

N/S/R tyre wearing inner edge (bold)

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

O/S/R tyre wearing inner edge (bold)

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

Rear number plate starting to deterate

Pass 9 Sep 2010 115,827 miles

dents and scratchers on bodywork kerb damage on alloys lip on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2009 105,745 miles

damp marks on n/s/f shock stone chip in screen rear brake discs lipped and scored n/s/r tyre steping in tred and going down nail in o/s/r tyre

kerb damage on alloys lip on front brake discs front tyres wearing on edges engine under tray fitted cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall rear tyres wearing on edges exhaust rusting

Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,208 miles

covers fitted under vechice

stone chip in zone A

Fail 17 Sep 2008 93,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

stone chip in zone A

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,992 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)

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 OYD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DY54 OYD, 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 DY54 OYD registered?

DY54 OYD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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