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OY54 PUV

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,260 mi
Last recorded109,260 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 PUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,260 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2020 109,259 miles

Nearside 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 Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,431 miles

headlamp washers not working

Fail 30 Mar 2019 98,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,049 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 173,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 167,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 167,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 152,976 miles

Off side front brake binding sligthy

Fail 19 Mar 2015 143,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 143,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 134,061 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 134,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 125,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 115,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 105,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,123 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 92,123 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,198 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 85,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,166 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,234 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 55,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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OY54 PUV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OY54 PUV, 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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OY54 PUV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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