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OV54 MTX

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,607 mi
Last recorded120,607 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 MTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 120,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 120,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 115,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 115,998 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinking under foot (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2023 112,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 110,840 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 110,840 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 109,785 miles

Coolant leak TOPPED UP COOLANT PRIOR TO TEST. STEAM COMING FROM NEARSIDE OF RADIATOR AND AFTER EMISSONS TEST LEAKING FROM NEARSIDE OF ENGINE ()

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DAMP (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SOUSPENSION FRONT LOWER TRACK ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE JOINT IN FRONT OF TANK FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION FRONT LOWER TRACK ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear SERVICE BRAKE SLOWER TO REACT ON APPLICATION AND RELEASE

Fail 5 Jul 2021 109,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak TOPPED UP COOLANT PRIOR TO TEST. STEAM COMING FROM NEARSIDE OF RADIATOR AND AFTER EMISSONS TEST LEAKING FROM NEARSIDE OF ENGINE ()

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DAMP (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SOUSPENSION FRONT LOWER TRACK ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE JOINT IN FRONT OF TANK FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION FRONT LOWER TRACK ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ABNORMAL WEAR TO INNER TYRE EDGE BALD AND NAIL IN SHOULDER ()

Offside Rear SERVICE BRAKE SLOWER TO REACT ON APPLICATION AND RELEASE

Pass 13 Jul 2020 109,155 miles

both front tyres have damage on outside sidewalls

Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 102,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 99,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm remain and worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,070 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

main beam switch starting to go faulty

nearside front tyre close to limit and low on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,918 miles

nearside front shock leaking

offside inner cv boot ditiriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2014 88,215 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres low on inside edges

nearside front shocker pos leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,784 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,901 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,996 miles

Advise slight wear to inside edge of both front tyres.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,592 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,411 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 MTX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MTX, 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 MTX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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