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RA54 HJG

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,626 mi
Last recorded164,626 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 HJG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 164,626 miles

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot slight weep of grease

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 157,379 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 147,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 147,735 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 140,758 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 140,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 135,385 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 135,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 126,082 miles

nearside rear bearing noisy

Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,196 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 119,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 110,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 110,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,021 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2009 85,283 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,796 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 66,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,793 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 HJG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 HJG, 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 HJG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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