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OV54 CJF

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,513 mi
Last recorded164,513 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 CJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 164,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 146,100 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 146,100 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 128,370 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 119,875 miles

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

near/side rear binding

Pass 23 Dec 2014 114,625 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 114,618 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,111 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 108,992 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket broken on rear exhaust pipe but system adequately supported

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,039 miles

exhaust bracket broken on rear exhaust pipe but system adequately supported

Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,499 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 76,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,336 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,336 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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OV54 CJF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV54 CJF, 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 OV54 CJF registered?

OV54 CJF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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