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HV54 HMX

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

266,638 mi
Last recorded266,638 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 HMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 266,638 miles

? Water leak

Both front tyres wearing hard on inner edges

N/S headlight washer missing

N/S/F fog light lens broken

N/S/R brake binding slightly

N/S/R tyre badly worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Rear brake pads worn very low

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2021 266,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50ZR17-93W-XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

? Water leak

Both front tyres wearing hard on inner edges

N/S headlight washer missing

N/S/F fog light lens broken

N/S/R brake binding slightly

N/S/R tyre badly worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Rear brake pads worn very low

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2020 261,650 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight outer side wall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn hard on inner edge tyre pressure low

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 261,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slight outer side wall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn hard on inner edge tyre pressure low

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 256,792 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 256,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17/93Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn hard on inner edge nearing cords

Pass 5 Dec 2018 247,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 247,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure and centre broken off from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 239,614 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 239,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 232,241 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 232,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17/93W (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 220,750 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 220,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no aim reeding (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 205,355 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outter edge

nearside rear outter side light on working

rear brake disc pitted and worn

Fail 12 Dec 2014 205,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outter edge

nearside rear outter side light on working

rear brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 187,309 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED

Fail 6 Dec 2013 187,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED

Pass 29 Nov 2012 163,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc pitted and worn

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 139,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 121,727 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 121,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 104,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

belly plate fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2008 84,147 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 68,076 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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HV54 HMX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV54 HMX, 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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HV54 HMX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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