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PX54 VZE

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,366 mi
Last recorded206,366 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 VZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 206,366 miles

Underside has general corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2018 195,485 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 195,484 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 191,386 miles

corrosion front inner arches

corrosion rear inner sills

front and rear brake discs worn and corrroded

front tyres worn smooth inside

nearside front shock absorber weeping and weak

Fail 9 Mar 2017 191,372 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion front inner arches

corrosion rear inner sills

front and rear brake discs worn and corrroded

front tyres worn smooth inside

nearside front shock absorber weeping and weak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 173,526 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 156,202 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 136,874 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2013 136,874 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 123,981 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 123,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 112,778 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 112,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 94,172 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 1 May 2009 60,529 miles

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

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

both front wheels slightly buckled on inner rim

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,963 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,746 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 VZE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PX54 VZE, 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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PX54 VZE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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