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OU54 ZYJ

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,594 mi
Last recorded130,594 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 130,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 116,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,121 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2014 105,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,265 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 96,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,003 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 86,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,288 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,443 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,862 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 52,862 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,819 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 33,819 miles

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

o/s/r tyre punctured

slight tear n/s/f wiper blade

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 ZYJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

OU54 ZYJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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