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HF54 HVT

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

196,541 mi
Last recorded196,541 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 HVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 196,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 196,516 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 186,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front headlamp dull

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

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

handbrake long

headlamp washers inop

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 173,406 miles

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

nearside rear shockabsorber top casing insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2018 173,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge,exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked around inner sidewall, exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear shockabsorber top casing insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2017 166,178 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust emissions too clean to gain a reading

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2017 166,178 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust emissions too clean to gain a reading

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 160,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 154,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre valves perished

both front tyres bald on edges

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 153,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre valves perished

both front tyres bald on edges

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 145,459 miles

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2013 133,698 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 120,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers slight smear-deep cut to n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 28 Aug 2012 120,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers slight smear-deep cut to n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 30 Aug 2011 111,547 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,776 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 105,776 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear wheel alignment required

Pass 17 Aug 2009 93,028 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 93,026 miles

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

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

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front side position light not working

Fail 2 Sep 2008 86,436 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 'scalloping' can cause excess roadnoise

headlamp aim both sides close to lower limits

Pass 2 Sep 2008 86,436 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 'scalloping' can cause excess roadnoise

headlamp aim both sides close to lower limits

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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HF54 HVT is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HF54 HVT, 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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HF54 HVT is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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