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SP54 OCM

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,684 mi
Last recorded117,684 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 OCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,684 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 106,430 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 96,362 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front strut top badly corroded

Nearside Rear brake flexi corroded

Offside Front brake flexi corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front strut top badly corroded

Offside Rear brake flexi corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2018 96,362 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole at back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole at center section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached center section (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front brake flexi corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front strut top badly corroded

Nearside Rear brake flexi corroded

Offside Front brake flexi corroded

Offside Front strut top badly corroded

Offside Rear brake flexi corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear sub frames corroded

head light washers inop

Fail 14 Nov 2017 93,437 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy/kat blown/ badly corroded, hangers missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror damaged and insecure (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear brake disc surfaces badly corroded on outside face

both rear tyres wearing unevenly / near limit

front and rear sub frames corroded

head light washers inop

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 87,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,019 miles

Engine covers obscuring components

Fail 18 Nov 2015 82,017 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers obscuring components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,724 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 71,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside front amber light no working

Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,805 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,372 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,105 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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SP54 OCM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 SP54 OCM, 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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SP54 OCM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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