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OV54 XVZ

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,134 mi
Last recorded185,134 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 185,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 174,428 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 174,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 151,736 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 134,205 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 134,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 118,441 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/f coil spring fractured but seating correctly

Pass 7 Dec 2011 101,454 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,965 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 43,101 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 XVZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV54 XVZ registered?

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

Is OV54 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV54 XVZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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