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OE54 DXX

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,266 mi
Last recorded158,266 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 DXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 158,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened hub mounting trailing arm deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 149,827 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 140,665 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 140,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 134,153 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 134,153 miles

Brake performance not tested As brake pads on front (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,284 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 129,284 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 125,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 125,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor on wishbone detached (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 119,961 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 114,594 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside side repeater loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge.205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 104,032 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside side repeater loose but unlikely to come dislodged

Offside Front marker light not working

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2017 104,032 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside side repeater loose but unlikely to come dislodged

Offside Front marker light not working

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 94,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and worn out of shape on inner edge, 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 83,859 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and worn out of shape on inner edge, 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over outer bodysills preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2014 73,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over outer bodysills preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,019 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,211 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 35,211 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,505 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,148 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,580 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 DXX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DXX, 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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OE54 DXX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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