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ST54 EPA

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,936 mi
Last recorded201,936 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 EPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 201,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 199,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2018 195,338 miles

Central Rear exhaust rear silencer's outer skin is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated, however is still fully supported

Fail 10 Sep 2018 195,332 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust rear silencer's outer skin is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated, however is still fully supported

Pass 20 Sep 2017 190,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 183,309 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 179,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 172,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 163,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front windscreen cracked but out side drivers view of road

rear tyres unevenly worn 3.0 mm

Pass 19 Apr 2012 145,484 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 145,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 128,443 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 128,443 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 111,949 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 111,949 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 92,199 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 92,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2007 91,592 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 91,592 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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ST54 EPA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 ST54 EPA, 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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ST54 EPA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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