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NJ54 RXL

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,012 mi
Last recorded135,012 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 RXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 135,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

lower engine mounting defective/worn

Fail 8 Sep 2022 135,011 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 129,424 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 122,724 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 117,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,485 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 109,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,296 miles

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

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

slight noise o/s/f bearing

Fail 2 Aug 2017 100,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight noise o/s/f bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,823 miles

Offside Front 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)

both rear tyres worn uneven and poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,814 miles

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

brake discs corroded on edges

slight blow on exhaust front flexible pipe

Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,814 miles

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

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

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

brake discs corroded on edges

slight blow on exhaust front flexible pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,726 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,063 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 59,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,509 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 52,509 miles

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

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

discs corroded on edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,788 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,233 miles

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

object,s hanging from interior mirror

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,918 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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NJ54 RXL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NJ54 RXL, 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 NJ54 RXL registered?

NJ54 RXL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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