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NJ54 RYG

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,277 mi
Last recorded162,277 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 RYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 162,277 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 162,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 153,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly mishaped

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly mishaped

Fail 19 Nov 2015 152,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly mishaped

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly mishaped

Pass 15 Oct 2014 137,044 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 126,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Oct 2012 108,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,354 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 92,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,883 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 76,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,856 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 RYG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

NJ54 RYG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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