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OE54 HJV

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

197,819 mi
Last recorded197,819 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 HJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 197,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 187,955 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 187,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 181,241 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 177,343 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 170,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber, inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber,inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 11 Dec 2018 170,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber, inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber,inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 163,967 miles

Exhaust/hangers corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm, out of shape, recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Recommend wheel alignment check.

unable to check tow bar socket.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 163,967 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust/hangers corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm, out of shape, recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

unable to check tow bar socket.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 154,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust/hangers corroded.

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 144,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded.

front tyres worn on edges.

no tow hitch fitted at time of test, unable to test trailer socket(unable to access)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 136,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system/hangers corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Unable to access trailer socket to test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 136,017 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system/hangers corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Unable to access trailer socket to test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 127,410 miles

Brake discs ,front and rear pitted slightly.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system and hangers corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 117,601 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape and worn on inside edges.

Exhaust system/ hangers deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 110,597 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 110,597 miles

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

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Oil level low.

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 99,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front and rear brake discs pitted and worn.

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

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

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

Suspect engine management/turbo problem.....car occasionally does not take throttle after start.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 92,079 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 84,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 67,687 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 HJV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJV, 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 HJV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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