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HW54 DCV

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

142,460 mi
Last recorded142,460 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 DCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 142,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside body sill panel damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

one high level stop light bulb not working

Fail 7 Aug 2025 142,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside body sill panel damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

one high level stop light bulb not working

Pass 15 Aug 2024 137,216 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

one high level stop light bulb not working

Fail 14 Aug 2024 137,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

one high level stop light bulb not working

Pass 21 Jul 2023 131,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 131,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 127,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 122,529 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 117,849 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 117,849 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 116,233 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2018 114,578 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,675 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 111,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,844 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,433 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both inner bushes deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Washer insufficient

Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both inner bushes deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Washer insufficient

Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine check light on

Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,671 miles

engine management light staying on.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 98,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light staying on.

offside front side amber light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,946 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Aug 2012 89,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,647 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,597 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,110 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 49,110 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,716 miles

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

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

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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HW54 DCV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HW54 DCV, 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 HW54 DCV registered?

HW54 DCV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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