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RY54 DXX

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,871 mi
Last recorded137,871 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 DXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 137,871 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 132,735 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 128,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,264 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,154 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 109,310 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 109,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 102,606 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 97,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,359 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,458 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

both rear indicators going white

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,562 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 82,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,681 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,630 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,361 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,115 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 58,115 miles

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

rear brake disc outer surface corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,981 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,499 miles

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Fail 2 Dec 2008 48,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,784 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 DXX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RY54 DXX, 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 RY54 DXX registered?

RY54 DXX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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