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OV54 XVA

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,459 mi
Last recorded184,459 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 184,459 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 171,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 160,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 160,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 149,908 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 149,906 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 134,435 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 126,169 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,517 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf,osf and osr tyres going bald inner edges but centre 3 / 4 ok

Fail 3 Oct 2016 115,517 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour bulb shows white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour bulb shows white (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf,osf and osr tyres going bald inner edges but centre 3 / 4 ok

Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,681 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 106,681 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,131 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 98,131 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,112 miles

front brake noise, rear brakes imbalanced, rear wiper torn, body damaged, multi guards fitted, front tyre uneven wear, play in rear roll bar links, n/s rear brake binding, dip aim at limit

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,710 miles

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

multi guards fitted, play in rear roll bar links, rear tyres uneven wear 205/55/17, o/s rear wheel bearing noise,

Fail 7 Nov 2012 76,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

multi guards fitted, play in rear roll bar links, rear tyres uneven wear 205/55/17, o/s rear wheel bearing noise,

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,983 miles

multi guards fitted, rear tyres uneven wear, rear indicators fading

Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,304 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,166 miles

multi guards fitted, o/s front tyre nailed and leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,301 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,102 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 XVA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

OV54 XVA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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