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OV54 XVY

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,733 mi
Last recorded175,733 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 175,733 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 175,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 175,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 175,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 174,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 173,346 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 151,239 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 139,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 131,062 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 122,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 113,118 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 110,813 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 101,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 101,391 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 89,989 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 79,411 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 70,122 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,522 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 47,154 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,908 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 XVY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

OV54 XVY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is OV54 XVY safe to buy?

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