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MW54 HRF

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

208,033 mi
Last recorded208,033 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 HRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 208,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 204,923 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 204,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 203,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 198,734 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 198,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 192,673 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 189,192 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 179,370 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 172,231 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 165,631 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 159,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 152,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 152,608 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 142,576 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 129,848 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 117,513 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,741 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,510 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 69,360 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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MW54 HRF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW54 HRF, 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 MW54 HRF registered?

MW54 HRF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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