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OE54 HJZ

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,684 mi
Last recorded194,684 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 HJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 194,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 186,555 miles

fluid around steering rack but no leaks found

nearside front tyre cut on tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Sep 2012 186,218 miles

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

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

fluid around steering rack but no leaks found

nearside front tyre cut on tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2011 168,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2011 168,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2010 157,538 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 157,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 129,317 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 99,953 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 99,953 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 69,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,881 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 HJZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

OE54 HJZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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