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OV54 XYA

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,092 mi
Last recorded166,092 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 166,092 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 164,464 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 160,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 160,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 157,648 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 157,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 155,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 152,195 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 152,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 138,031 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 123,243 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 123,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 107,297 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 92,020 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)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 82,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 80,498 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,498 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 62,599 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 62,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,402 miles

Front wipers are a bit smeary.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 43,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers are a bit smeary.

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

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 XYA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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