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OE54 AMU

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,349 mi
Last recorded108,349 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 AMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,349 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 108,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 100,076 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 89,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 87,715 miles

anti-skid warning light on

Pass 4 May 2011 81,114 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 81,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,201 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

rear discs corroded on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r drop link

Fail 20 Nov 2009 66,281 miles

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,281 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2008 50,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,740 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 34,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres tread becoming low

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,395 miles

both front tyres tread becoming low

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 AMU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AMU, 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 AMU registered?

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

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