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NL54 DFJ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,680 mi
Last recorded191,680 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 DFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 191,680 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 191,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 155,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 153,822 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 151,712 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 136,697 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 136,697 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 124,835 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 118,190 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2011 118,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 100,360 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror slightly damaged Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2010 100,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers door mirror slightly damaged Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2009 96,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,211 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 78,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,977 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 58,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NL54 DFJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NL54 DFJ, 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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NL54 DFJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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