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OV54 NPJ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,245 mi
Last recorded213,245 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 NPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 213,245 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2019 205,288 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 196,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear joint

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

various stone chips to front screen

Fail 6 Jul 2018 195,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left beam pattern to far to left/poor pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear joint

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

various stone chips to front screen

Pass 6 Jul 2017 181,804 miles

Rear brakes judder

Windscreen has slight damage

Pass 5 Jul 2016 167,750 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Offside front fog lamp damaged.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 157,666 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion in tow bar electric socket

Fail 7 Jul 2015 157,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

chips in windscreen

corrosion in tow bar electric socket

Fail 1 Jul 2014 145,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F spot light lens broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 145,144 miles

O/S/F spot light lens broken

Pass 27 Jun 2013 127,762 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 127,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 107,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,984 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,234 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,393 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,444 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,546 miles

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

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

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 NPJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NPJ, 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 NPJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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