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OV54 OBY

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,442 mi
Last recorded169,442 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 OBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 169,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 157,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on inner edges advise replacements (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

no rear reversing lights working advise investigation

Pass 12 Aug 2024 143,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 132,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 126,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 121,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,914 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,876 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,434 miles

white smoke from exhaust

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,886 miles

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2016 74,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear pads wearing low

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,489 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 67,489 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,625 miles

slight damage and leak on offside front inner c/v gaiter

Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight damage and leak on offside front inner c/v gaiter

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,967 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 53,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,309 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 14 Sep 2010 33,040 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 33,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,370 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,644 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OV54 OBY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

OV54 OBY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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