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OU54 ZYC

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,917 mi
Last recorded174,917 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 174,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 174,917 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 167,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 164,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 161,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 157,091 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 150,846 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 144,798 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 144,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 137,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 137,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 128,112 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 128,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre inner shoulder worn low

Pass 6 Nov 2013 119,404 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 119,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Inner 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 parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 110,205 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 110,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,978 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 82,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,777 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,414 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,351 miles

Puncture in O/S/R tyre

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

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 ZYC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZYC, 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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OU54 ZYC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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