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OV54 MUB

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,561 mi
Last recorded118,561 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 MUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 118,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 108,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 100,929 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 100,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,926 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,396 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on inside edge

nsr wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on inside edge

nsr wheel bearing noisey

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,536 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 66,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,017 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

FRONT BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY LOW.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

WEAR AT INNER SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS(WILL REQUIRE SOME ATTENTION LATER).

Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,652 miles

COOLANT LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING AT INNER EDGES.

FRONT BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY LOW.

R/H/F INNER C.V BOOT SPLIT.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,562 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 48,562 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH REAR LOWER TIE BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED AND ARMS CREAKING.

COOLANT LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

PIECE OF METAL IN L/H/R TYRE TREAD.

R/H/F INNER C.V BOOT SPLIT.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOSE AT CARRIERS.

REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY AT INNER EDGES.

SOME FREE PLAY AT HANDBRAKE LEVER.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,530 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 38,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

R/H/F INNER C.V BOOT SPLIT.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,404 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MUB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol 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 MUB, 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 MUB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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