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HG54 OYW

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,424 mi
Last recorded184,424 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 OYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 184,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 180,776 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 177,692 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2019 174,598 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 174,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 171,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 169,790 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge of tread, keep a check.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 156,346 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread, CHANGE NOW.

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread,CHANGE NOW.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Rear exhaust heatshield adrift.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 156,346 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread, CHANGE NOW.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread,CHANGE NOW.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Rear exhaust heatshield adrift.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 140,709 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 140,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,649 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 116,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,609 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Wear ridge on front brake discs.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,815 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,572 miles

N/S parking brake effort a bit low.

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

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

Rear brake pads very close to change.

Small cut in sidewall of N/S/F tyre but not to cords.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 46,572 miles

N/S parking brake effort a bit low.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads very close to change.

Small cut in sidewall of N/S/F tyre but not to cords.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,381 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,645 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,714 miles

Nearside 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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HG54 OYW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG54 OYW, 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 HG54 OYW registered?

HG54 OYW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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