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OE54 FZH

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,447 mi
Last recorded271,447 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 271,447 miles

O/s/f,N/s/f and n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 271,437 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

O/s/f,N/s/f and n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 255,239 miles

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

both sides rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2018 254,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both sides rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 243,393 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 243,393 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 221,808 miles

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

Offside handbrake just past test

Pass 29 Jan 2015 197,191 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 197,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 181,965 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 181,964 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 154,245 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 154,245 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 133,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 106,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

servicable cut in wall nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2008 73,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill & under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,134 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 FZH is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

OE54 FZH is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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