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SP54 OCX

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,505 mi
Last recorded154,505 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 OCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,505 miles

Offside Front windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2021 136,991 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 136,989 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,593 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 118,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 107,918 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,652 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,030 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 222,167 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 197,500 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 197,500 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 125,560 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 125,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 141,520 miles

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

slight roughness from o/s front hub bearing

Fail 10 Jan 2012 141,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight roughness from o/s front hub bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,899 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 48,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,045 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,778 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,778 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 OCX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP54 OCX, 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 SP54 OCX registered?

SP54 OCX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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