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EK54 VBL

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,348 mi
Last recorded128,348 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 VBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 128,348 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 128,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake on rear of caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,496 miles

bulges around inner edge of Nearside rear tyre + worn low

Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,245 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 110,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 108,673 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 108,669 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,151 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 105,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,368 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

engine underside trays obscuring view.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,017 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,136 miles

uneven inner edge wear to both rear tyres

Fail 6 Oct 2011 63,136 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

uneven inner edge wear to both rear tyres

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,716 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,924 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,966 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,646 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 VBL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VBL, 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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EK54 VBL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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