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HN54 WHL

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,104 mi
Last recorded149,104 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 WHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 149,104 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 149,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 138,313 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))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 134,395 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 134,395 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NO EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 129,345 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 129,345 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault TC not working (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested no cam belt history (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 123,760 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 123,760 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,421 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 100,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,585 miles

Anti skid light on

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 90,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti Skid Light On

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,617 miles

DSC warning light on

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 79,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DSC warning light on

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,465 miles

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

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

slight warpage to front discs

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,421 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,138 miles

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

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 21 Nov 2007 31,633 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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HN54 WHL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HN54 WHL, 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 HN54 WHL registered?

HN54 WHL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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