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OV54 XYD

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,062 mi
Last recorded179,062 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2021 179,062 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 175,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 175,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from injector (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 165,084 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 165,084 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))

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

engine oil low [topped up]

Pass 10 Jan 2018 142,174 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop

rear exhaust mounting broken [secured by wire]

Pass 19 Jan 2017 120,384 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 120,384 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset with diagnostics (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 99,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,461 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 96,434 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Offside Front worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2013 72,066 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 72,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,712 miles

N/side front suspension wishbone rear bush slightly soft but OK

N/side rear tyre wearing to 3 mm but OK

Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,788 miles

parking brake efficiency 19% parking brake may require adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Nov 2010 55,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp aim on lowest mark, adjuster not working in headlamp.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,400 miles

front brake pads low.

front tyres wearing on edges.

rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,554 miles

nearside rear tyre low,1.8mm

offside rear tyre low,1.8mm

Fail 23 Nov 2007 23,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,709 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OV54 XYD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

OV54 XYD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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