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VK54 DMO

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,511 mi
Last recorded166,511 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 DMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 166,511 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 149,360 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 149,360 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 141,861 miles

both front wheels buckled but ok

corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2020 141,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack in windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected boot lose (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in number plate (0.1 (b))

both front wheels buckled but ok

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2018 139,589 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 139,583 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 130,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

exhaust rear most bracket broken off (but still supported

Fail 20 Oct 2017 130,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge (close to cords

exhaust rear most bracket broken off (but still supported

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust pipe rear bracket broken off pipe (but still supported

Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust pipe rear bracket broken off pipe (but still supported

Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside oil leak

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

n/s outer tail light not working

n/s/r fog light not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fail 25 Sep 2015 109,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside oil leak

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

n/s outer tail light not working

n/s/r fog light not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,970 miles

both wing mirrors damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Fail 26 Mar 2013 81,947 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing edges of tread

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Fail 29 Jan 2010 57,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing edges of tread

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,846 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,491 miles

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

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

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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VK54 DMO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VK54 DMO, 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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VK54 DMO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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