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OU54 ZWF

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,378 mi
Last recorded155,378 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 155,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 155,378 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 143,306 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brakes worn and fluctuating ,,, poor ,,, will need attention

rear tyres worn

Fail 26 Jun 2018 143,306 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brakes worn and fluctuating ,,, poor ,,, will need attention

rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Jun 2017 132,238 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 132,238 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,407 miles

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 122,407 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,479 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,729 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 99,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 78,944 miles

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

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

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)

Socket for towing electrics damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,944 miles

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

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)

Socket for towing electrics damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,701 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,777 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,964 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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OU54 ZWF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple 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 OU54 ZWF, 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 OU54 ZWF registered?

OU54 ZWF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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