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VF54 DWA

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,956 mi
Last recorded188,956 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 DWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 188,956 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 158,314 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 146,833 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 146,833 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 139,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 131,459 miles

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

Front pads very soon

Rear discs slightly worn and lipped

Rear exhaust mount corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2009 121,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 109,243 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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VF54 DWA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VF54 DWA, 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 VF54 DWA registered?

VF54 DWA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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