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EK54 UZE

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,045 mi
Last recorded73,045 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 UZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 73,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 71,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 70,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,361 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Oct 2021 68,145 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,566 miles

nearside rear tyre tread has distortion

Fail 20 Sep 2018 46,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre tread has distortion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre,is wearing low and out of shape on the inner edge.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,127 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,851 miles

nearside rear tyre,wearing out of shape,on inner edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,989 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,298 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,089 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,528 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,892 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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EK54 UZE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EK54 UZE, 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 EK54 UZE registered?

EK54 UZE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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