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OE54 FZD

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

147,404 mi
Last recorded147,404 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 FZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 147,404 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 147,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 132,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 118,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 118,952 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,914 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edges @cords soon. 205/50/R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seats folded not tested.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 110,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump working. T piece split (attached to bonnet) and possibly blocked @ pump. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edges @cords soon. 205/50/R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seats folded not tested.

Pass 13 Nov 2021 96,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn lipped both sides of axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 86,045 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible 1 wheel nut is an incorrect fitment (for steel not alloy wheel) with retaining flange/shoulder too narrow so not seated to retain wheel, which is only being held by shoulders of nut faces so not fully secured. (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible 1 wheel nut is an incorrect fitment (for steel not alloy wheel) with retaining flange/shoulder too narrow so not seated to retain wheel, which is only being held by shoulders of nut faces so not fully secured. (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible 2 wheel nuts are an incorrect fitment (for steel not alloy wheel) with retaining flange/shoulder too narrow so not seated to retain wheel, which is only being held by shoulders of nut faces so not fully secured. (5.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn lipped both sides of axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 75,292 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,732 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 66,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,207 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

os hand brake has reduced effort

Fail 4 Dec 2017 65,207 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

os hand brake has reduced effort

Pass 15 Dec 2016 62,367 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres stepped

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,594 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,157 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,441 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 48,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,392 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,546 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,714 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,555 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,190 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 FZD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OE54 FZD, 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 FZD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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