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OE54 AMO

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

209,556 mi
Last recorded209,556 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 AMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 209,556 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 209,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 200,203 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 192,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 184,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 175,808 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 175,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken from wishbone (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 167,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 161,454 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 152,140 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 152,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 141,778 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 141,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 132,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 122,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush almost excessive (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 122,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush almost excessive (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 112,497 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 112,497 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,426 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 90,715 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,080 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,185 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R inner taillamp not working

Fail 26 Nov 2009 65,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R inner taillamp not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,960 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 48,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,471 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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OE54 AMO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OE54 AMO, 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 OE54 AMO registered?

OE54 AMO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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