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OV54 XZC

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,874 mi
Last recorded190,874 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 190,874 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr door damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2018 190,770 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 190,656 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak expansion bottle below minimum ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

nsr door damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2017 182,167 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, seatbelt not tested

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 174,423 miles

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

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

chiled seat fitted to n/s/r belt not checked

n/s/f fog light not working

n/s/r door central locking not working

sill covers fitted/ under trays fitted

tailgate inop wont open

Fail 29 Feb 2016 174,036 miles

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

child seat fitted in the rear

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2015 163,241 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 145,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2014 145,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 130,705 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 118,037 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 101,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,999 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 85,999 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 62,563 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,181 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 XZC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

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

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