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FD54 OSR

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

181,983 mi
Last recorded181,983 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 181,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os,ns all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise plastic covers all areas limited inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2024 175,298 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 175,266 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 168,696 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex slight blow (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os,ns areas all weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise limited inspection plastic covers sill floors areas

Fail 27 Nov 2023 168,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex slight blow (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os,ns areas all weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise limited inspection plastic covers sill floors areas

Pass 30 Nov 2022 161,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os,ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise plastic covers limited inspection

Fail 29 Nov 2022 161,485 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os,ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise plastic covers limited inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2021 153,520 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 153,520 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 147,904 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing weak corroded not dangerous

Fail 1 Dec 2020 147,904 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbnrake (1.1.15 (f))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing weak corroded not dangerous

Pass 3 Dec 2019 141,045 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 141,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 133,274 miles

advise limited inspection plastic covers

Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,767 miles

front upper coilsprings rusty

n/s rear chassis suspension prescribed area corrodeing

o/s front anti rollbar droplink very slight play in balljoint

o/s front brake slight fluctation

rear exhaust deteriorateing and slight leakage of gases

rear lower copilsprings rusty hiden by plastic tubeing

rear suspension ltd inspection covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2017 125,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front upper coilsprings rusty

n/s rear chassis suspension prescribed area corrodeing

o/s front anti rollbar droplink very slight play in balljoint

o/s front brake slight fluctation

rear exhaust deteriorateing and slight leakage of gases

rear lower copilsprings rusty hiden by plastic tubeing

rear suspension ltd inspection covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 117,410 miles

advise limited inspection due to plastic covers

Fail 22 Nov 2016 117,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer shape (4.1.E.1)

advise limited inspection due to plastic covers

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,282 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 96,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 84,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,213 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,097 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,246 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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FD54 OSR is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FD54 OSR, 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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FD54 OSR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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