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RJ54 NTU

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,254 mi
Last recorded143,254 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 NTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 143,254 miles

anti skid message on

exhaust flexi section worn + centre hangers corroded/getting thin

separating to rear trailing arm bushes - especially o/s/r - weak

slight play in o/s/r drop link

slight rear brake judder

some play in o/s/f steering rod - recommend repair

some splitting to front wishbones rear bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Nov 2018 143,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

anti skid message on

exhaust flexi section worn + centre hangers corroded/getting thin

separating to rear trailing arm bushes - especially o/s/r - weak

slight play in o/s/r drop link

slight rear brake judder

some play in o/s/f steering rod - recommend repair

some splitting to front wishbones rear bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Nov 2017 134,447 miles

anti skid service required message of dash

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating

nearside front driveshaft inner boot perishing

nearside headlamp beam pattern getting weak

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

some offside front steering rod play

Fail 28 Nov 2017 134,447 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

anti skid service required message of dash

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating

nearside front driveshaft inner boot perishing

nearside headlamp beam pattern getting weak

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

some offside front steering rod play

Pass 18 Nov 2016 122,619 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both drive shaft inner boots perishing

both front wishbone rear bushes weakening

both rear lower control arms outer bushes perishing

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating/weakening

slight offside steering rod play

some judder both front footbrakes

Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,444 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 112,428 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

Fail 6 Nov 2014 100,878 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

Fail 5 Nov 2014 100,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear inner brakes pads getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,087 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 May 2013 85,204 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 73,811 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 73,806 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 62,627 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise under bonnet noise

Pass 20 May 2010 56,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 43,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 29,564 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,105 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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RJ54 NTU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RJ54 NTU, 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 RJ54 NTU registered?

RJ54 NTU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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