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MK54 ETE

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,487 mi
Last recorded210,487 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 ETE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 210,487 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 210,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 203,294 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 193,526 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 193,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 183,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 169,025 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 169,025 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 155,768 miles

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls damaged

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 155,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls damaged

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 147,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 147,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 134,887 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 134,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 121,420 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,791 miles

n/s/r lense cracked not emitting white light

oil leak from turbo

slight play in rack arms

Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,519 miles

n/s/r light lens repaired with red tape

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,143 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,442 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,837 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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MK54 ETE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK54 ETE, 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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MK54 ETE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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