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VK54 WUJ

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

111,481 mi
Last recorded111,481 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 WUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 111,481 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2025 111,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 109,375 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 109,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both rear tyres cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,959 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear door wont open from outside

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2022 103,211 miles

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

offside rear door wont open from outside

Fail 7 Nov 2022 103,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

offside rear door wont open from outside

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,953 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 100,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,151 miles

chips in screen

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 94,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 29 May 2019 94,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 14 May 2018 91,954 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 88,450 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 88,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 84,993 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 84,991 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 78,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2015 78,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2014 74,424 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 70,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 70,929 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge indicating adjustment is required

strong advise nearside front tyre is on 1.6mm

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,357 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 62,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front shock starting to leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,356 miles

nearside front shock starting to leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,950 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 40,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,934 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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VK54 WUJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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