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RK54 PDZ

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,514 mi
Last recorded167,514 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 PDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 167,514 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 163,797 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 163,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 157,863 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 157,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn And off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 155,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Under covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2017 152,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Under covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 145,865 miles

Both Front Tyres Rubbed on inner edge

Near Side Rear Disc Scorrd

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,944 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 135,909 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 126,484 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2013 119,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 108,747 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 108,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,543 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,464 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,039 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,672 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,096 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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RK54 PDZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK54 PDZ, 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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RK54 PDZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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