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RA54 DCY

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,434 mi
Last recorded197,434 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 197,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower wishbone worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/r anti roll bar link worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/r anti roll bar link worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 197,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low o/s headlamp aim to low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower wishbone worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/r anti roll bar link worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/r anti roll bar link worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 188,078 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 179,361 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 179,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 172,962 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 165,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 153,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 139,524 miles

Rear most exhaust hanger broken (system still supported)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 129,146 miles

advise near side rear inner tyre bald

advise off side rear tyre distorted & out off shape

advise one off the near side rear tail lights not working

advise rear exhaust bracket brocken weld

Pass 25 Jan 2013 121,541 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 121,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 113,010 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 112,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 101,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 92,663 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 92,663 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,905 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,648 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2009 83,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2007 68,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,428 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 DCY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DCY, 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 RA54 DCY registered?

RA54 DCY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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