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OV54 JVD

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,169 mi
Last recorded205,169 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 JVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 205,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 191,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 169,930 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2017 169,930 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 147,364 miles

Front Tyre's bald on inner edges.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 147,364 miles

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

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

Front Tyre's bald on inner edges.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 127,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,105 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,927 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,797 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,334 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,550 miles

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

o/s/r outer side light inop

raer pads getting low

rear indicator bulbs going white

Fail 13 Oct 2010 52,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r outer side light inop

raer pads getting low

rear indicator bulbs going white

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,346 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,921 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 35,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,104 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 26,104 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f/tyre wearing on inner edge

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 JVD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 OV54 JVD, 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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OV54 JVD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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