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OY54 XZC

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,664 mi
Last recorded133,664 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 133,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 123,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Park brake operation poor

Pass 8 Nov 2023 118,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 108,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 108,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 106,467 miles

Front tyres worn on very inner edges-not to cords at present/surface cracks in

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,024 miles

Nearside headlight slightly dim

parking brake efficiency on limit-lower reading nearside

Fail 31 Jul 2020 100,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight slightly dim

parking brake efficiency on limit-lower reading nearside

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,457 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,202 miles

o/s rear tyre on 3mm tread depth and wearing on inner edge

slight play in rear droplinks

Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 48,455 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 45,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,949 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 43,949 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,370 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,359 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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OY54 XZC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OY54 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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OY54 XZC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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