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OV54 XXH

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,867 mi
Last recorded149,867 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 149,867 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 123,563 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,144 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 111,144 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,428 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,878 miles

slight play in rear antiroll bar links

Fail 4 Nov 2015 95,878 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in rear antiroll bar links

Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,187 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 89,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,647 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads are low and discs are worn

nsr tyre is bald on inner edge and starting to go out of shape

osf tyre is bald on shoulders

Fail 6 Nov 2013 82,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads are low and discs are worn

nsr tyre is bald on inner edge and starting to go out of shape

osf tyre is bald on shoulders

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,704 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,573 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)

uneaven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2010 60,444 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,617 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,548 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 XXH is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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