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OU54 ZZF

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,166 mi
Last recorded114,166 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 114,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

foot brake slightly soft/spongy

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

o/s/f shocker damp /starting to leak - recommend replace

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,572 miles

both front tyres 2-2.5mm tread + wear to edges

n/s/r tyre worn/bold inner edge + nail in tyre towards inner edge - pressure was low

o/s/r inner side light not working

possible n/s/f shocker sweating oil [damp]

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 12 Jul 2018 100,572 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres 2-2.5mm tread + wear to edges

n/s/r tyre worn/bold inner edge + nail in tyre towards inner edge - pressure was low

o/s/r inner side light not working

possible n/s/f shocker sweating oil [damp]

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2018 100,564 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 92,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 51,673 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,673 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,813 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 41,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,388 miles

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

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 ZZF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

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

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