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HJ54 YXO

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,207 mi
Last recorded54,207 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 YXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 54,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective perished/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 52,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,753 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,635 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,739 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 43,979 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,561 miles

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

offside front tyre tread worn close to legal minimum

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,092 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,815 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,509 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 14,438 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 14,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,360 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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HJ54 YXO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HJ54 YXO, 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 HJ54 YXO registered?

HJ54 YXO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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