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HV54 XCW

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,758 mi
Last recorded111,758 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 XCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,758 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 111,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,309 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside driveshaft centre bearing noisy

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 81,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside driveshaft centre bearing noisy

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,399 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 77,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has cracks and cuts, no ply or chords are exposed

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,925 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,948 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,367 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,073 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,234 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 40,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,704 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 33,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XCW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HV54 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

HV54 XCW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is HV54 XCW safe to buy?

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