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RA54 CZJ

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,632 mi
Last recorded163,632 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 CZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 163,632 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust is still supported.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 163,626 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust is still supported.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 156,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust still supported sufficiently.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 156,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust still supported sufficiently.

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 147,641 miles

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear both sides tyres are wearing inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2016 147,641 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear both sides tyres are wearing inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2016 147,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

both rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 137,423 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 137,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 128,994 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 118,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 102,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 102,431 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 98,275 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

vehicles emission too clean. No readings picked-up by meter

Pass 4 Feb 2010 90,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,606 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 73,035 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 73,034 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlights on low limits

slight damage nearside front tyre and tyre getting low on tread

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,257 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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RA54 CZJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RA54 CZJ, 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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RA54 CZJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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