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EX54 ZMY

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,066 mi
Last recorded132,066 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 ZMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 132,066 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 132,066 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 125,348 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever travel nearing limit

off side handbrake weak

Fail 8 Dec 2022 125,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever travel nearing limit

off side handbrake weak

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,079 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,851 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 108,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,496 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 103,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 98,311 miles

front brake pads low

rear tyres edges low

Fail 15 Dec 2017 98,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

rear tyres edges low

Pass 8 Dec 2016 92,789 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

engine light is on

front brake pads are low

n/s/f wheel rim inner edge damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2016 92,789 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres inner edges worn

engine light is on

front brake pads are low

n/s/f wheel rim inner edge damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 76,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,684 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 69,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,216 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 52,194 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2010 39,091 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,231 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,843 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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EX54 ZMY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

EX54 ZMY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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