MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat mounted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat mounted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s front tyre low on inner edge
rear brake pads low
rear tyres un-even tread on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
n/s front tyre low on inner edge
rear brake pads low
rear tyres un-even tread on inner edge
engine management light on.
rear number plate slightly delaminated.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Engine has intermittant missfire and excessive white smoke. Suspect injector problem.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
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HV54 XCU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 XCU, 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 XCU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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