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RY54 CFL

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

99,421 mi
Last recorded99,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 CFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 99,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 99,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 95,942 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 95,934 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 93,581 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 92,151 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 92,145 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,254 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,908 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,994 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 79,986 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,438 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 77,433 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 73,811 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 73,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,694 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,302 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,302 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Jun 2015 57,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 53,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,078 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,956 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 45,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 40,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer tread edge but cord not exposed

Fail 21 Jun 2010 34,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer tread edge but cord not exposed

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,351 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,958 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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RY54 CFL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 RY54 CFL, 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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RY54 CFL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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