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RF54 OWO

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,492 mi
Last recorded156,492 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 OWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 156,492 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud detached

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 150,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe on limit (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges heavy

Fail 13 Sep 2018 150,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges heavy

Pass 5 Sep 2017 139,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim damage

Fail 4 Sep 2017 139,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim damage

Pass 5 Sep 2016 127,684 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 127,684 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,553 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 109,553 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2012 91,326 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 91,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,887 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,154 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 56,154 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 51,952 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 51,952 miles

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

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

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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RF54 OWO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RF54 OWO, 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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RF54 OWO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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