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RV54 EVY

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,538 mi
Last recorded187,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 EVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 187,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 187,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 181,593 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 173,587 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 166,011 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not fitted due to child seat fitted

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

damage to o/s front side repeater

Pass 4 Sep 2018 154,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 142,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 132,863 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushings worn nearing service limits

Nearside front shock absorber oozing a little fluid

Slight play nearside rear roll bar end link

Socket adapter fitted to tow bar electrics

Fail 23 Aug 2016 132,861 miles

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

Both front lower arms rear bushings worn nearing service limits

Nearside front shock absorber oozing a little fluid

Nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

Slight play nearside rear roll bar end link

Socket adapter fitted to tow bar electrics

Pass 28 Aug 2015 128,705 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops broken in half.

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre worn uneven on very inner edge.

Off side rear tyre feathered on inner edge.

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 128,705 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops broken in half.

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre worn uneven on very inner edge.

Off side rear tyre feathered on inner edge.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 119,627 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops broken.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,023 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 109,023 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,318 miles

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 12 Sep 2012 98,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2011 95,569 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 90,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 82,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 74,354 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 74,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,429 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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RV54 EVY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RV54 EVY, 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 EVY registered?

RV54 EVY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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