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OV54 NSJ

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,556 mi
Last recorded151,556 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 NSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 151,556 miles

Offside Rear anti chatter clip broken on calipar

Fail 9 Nov 2016 151,556 miles

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

Offside Rear anti chatter clip broken on calipar

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 135,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,123 miles

rear anti roll bar - slight play in both sides linkages

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2014 118,123 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear anti roll bar - slight play in both sides linkages

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

raer exhaust clamp broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Aug 2013 108,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

raer exhaust clamp broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,439 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,439 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,811 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,811 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,009 miles

N/S/F SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 29,056 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 28,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NSJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NSJ, 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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What year was OV54 NSJ registered?

OV54 NSJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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