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HV54 XCU

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,888 mi
Last recorded163,888 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 XCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 163,888 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 163,880 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 160,055 miles

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))

Fail 5 May 2018 159,508 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 149,367 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 135,270 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 135,270 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 121,280 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 121,280 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,157 miles

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

rear brake pads low

rear tyres un-even tread on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 114,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,470 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,024 miles

engine management light on.

rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 68,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine has intermittant missfire and excessive white smoke. Suspect injector problem.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,661 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 41,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,266 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,989 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 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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What year was HV54 XCU registered?

HV54 XCU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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