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PY54 DCV

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,915 mi
Last recorded127,915 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 DCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,915 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 127,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 119,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexible joint has a slight blow

Fail 20 Jul 2016 119,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexible joint has a slight blow

Pass 18 Jul 2015 11,254 miles

NSF secondary marker lamp inop

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

OSR outer tail lamp inop (secondary)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 111,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

NSF secondary marker lamp inop

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

OSR outer tail lamp inop (secondary)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,481 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape

Exhaust Heat Sheild Loose

Nearside Front Wheel Damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel Damaged

Play In Offside Front Drop Link

Stonechip In Windsrceen

Wipers Poor

Fail 22 Jul 2014 102,481 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape

Exhaust Heat Sheild Loose

Nearside Front Wheel Damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel Damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play In Offside Front Drop Link

Stonechip In Windsrceen

Wipers Poor

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock Weeping

Play In Offside Rear Drop Link

Wipers Poor

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,459 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Poor On Inner Edge

Wipers Poor

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,491 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 74,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,810 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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PY54 DCV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PY54 DCV, 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 PY54 DCV registered?

PY54 DCV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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