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RV54 EUZ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

195,219 mi
Last recorded195,219 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 EUZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 195,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2025 195,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2024 192,894 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 192,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 190,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 186,577 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 183,798 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 181,902 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 178,788 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 174,402 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 9 Aug 2017 169,743 miles

O/S MIRROR COVER MISSING

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 164,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edge close to limit inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2015 159,793 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 154,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 149,958 miles

sill kits fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 144,422 miles

front number plate marked

nsr tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre worn inner edge on limit

Pass 11 Oct 2011 138,601 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

pas rack damp

Pass 2 Oct 2010 131,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 124,088 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 115,664 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 107,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 107,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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RV54 EUZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RV54 EUZ, 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 RV54 EUZ registered?

RV54 EUZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is RV54 EUZ safe to buy?

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