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OV54 XWL

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,876 mi
Last recorded130,876 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 130,876 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 122,765 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 122,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 111,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 111,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,598 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 102,598 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,610 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2016 94,610 miles

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, also wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

wear to nearside front tyre inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2015 88,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, also wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

wear to nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,331 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,927 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,346 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 58,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,614 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,447 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,517 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 XWL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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