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PX54 GHV

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,539 mi
Last recorded190,539 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 GHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 190,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 190,506 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 183,212 miles

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

Offside Front fog light damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 183,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Front fog light damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 171,667 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 171,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 160,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 150,517 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 138,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 119,530 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 119,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,774 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 93,774 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres slightly stepped

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,277 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,837 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,578 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,774 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,798 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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PX54 GHV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PX54 GHV, 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 PX54 GHV registered?

PX54 GHV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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