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NG54 EXP

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

200,912 mi
Last recorded200,912 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 EXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 200,912 miles

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 186,887 miles

Front Slight exhaust leak at flexable pipe

Pass 8 Jun 2018 171,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 151,702 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 151,702 miles

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 151,698 miles

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 131,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 123,168 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting broken, but still supported

Light fraying to drivers belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2015 123,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust tailpipe mounting broken, but still supported

Light fraying to drivers belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 119,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light fraying to drivers belt

Pass 3 May 2013 114,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 May 2013 114,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 106,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside rear plastic coated brake pipe buldging but unable to determin the cause.

Pass 19 May 2011 93,160 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 93,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 75,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,386 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 57,386 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,048 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 46,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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NG54 EXP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 NG54 EXP, 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 NG54 EXP registered?

NG54 EXP is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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