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ND54 WHB

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,276 mi
Last recorded152,276 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 WHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 152,276 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken at front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive play at column lower u/j (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank stained

Noise and vibration at clutch area

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Nearside rear bright (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 142,698 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 142,698 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 130,987 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 130,987 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 119,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 119,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 105,190 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 93,548 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,054 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wearing uneven

Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,609 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 67,607 miles

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

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

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

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

front inner brake disc pitted

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009

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

ns front tyre wall cut

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,862 miles

ns outer tyre wall cut

Fail 20 Oct 2008 62,862 miles

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

ns outer tyre wall cut

Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,110 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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ND54 WHB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ND54 WHB, 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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ND54 WHB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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