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RA54 DAO

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

175,739 mi
Last recorded175,739 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 DAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 175,739 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 173,681 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 170,691 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 170,683 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 167,582 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 164,792 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 163,735 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 159,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 159,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 151,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 142,298 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 133,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 120,625 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,581 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 31 Jul 2014 110,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 24 Jul 2013 102,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,217 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,781 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,359 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 45,127 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 DAO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RA54 DAO, 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 DAO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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