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RA54 HJC

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,737 mi
Last recorded236,737 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 HJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 236,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 230,778 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 229,625 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 220,855 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 220,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 207,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 199,919 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 199,903 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 191,507 miles

headlights on lowest setting.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 176,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Feb 2015 176,431 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 164,658 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 155,377 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 144,128 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 133,941 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 119,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 108,594 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 92,800 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 HJC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HJC, 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 HJC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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