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EX54 VMC

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,066 mi
Last recorded85,066 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 VMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,066 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 76,902 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,917 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 71,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 66,938 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 66,936 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 63,056 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,228 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,965 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 57,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 53,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,857 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 49,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,893 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 45,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,595 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2014 36,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2013 31,685 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,569 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 24,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 18,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,115 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 11,289 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 11,286 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EX54 VMC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 EX54 VMC, 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 EX54 VMC registered?

EX54 VMC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is EX54 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 VMC shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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