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MK54 ETJ

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,105 mi
Last recorded150,105 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 ETJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 150,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 149,126 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 145,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 142,998 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 142,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 141,460 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 135,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 135,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 130,666 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2014 130,666 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 121,353 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 121,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 111,342 miles

Nearside rear tyre uneven worn. (advise replace)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 106,448 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 99,261 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 99,261 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,244 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 84,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,766 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 76,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,827 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,709 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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MK54 ETJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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