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OV54 LPK

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,447 mi
Last recorded208,447 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 208,447 miles

Exhaust heatshield damaged and insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine steady bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2020 208,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield damaged and insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine steady bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2019 190,175 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Apr 2019 190,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2018 178,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2018 178,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2017 169,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 169,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 156,909 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn and misshaped inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 156,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn and misshaped inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 140,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s.r tyre slightly mishaped and worn inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2015 140,204 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads approx 60% worn.

o.s.r tyre slightly mishaped and worn inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,110 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,998 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,416 miles

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

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

Poor bearing surface on O.S.F inner part of brake discs.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 85,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,716 miles

Both front inner brake pads wearing thin.

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

Rear exhaust box hanging bracket corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,966 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 LPK is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LPK, 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 LPK is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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