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VO54 NSN

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 NSN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 113,025 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,747 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 104,738 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

offside head lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 27 Oct 2022 97,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

offside head lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,811 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,389 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,298 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,490 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking between tread due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 79,490 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking between tread due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,600 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 75,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,201 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,940 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,315 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,485 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,017 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,615 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 29,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,792 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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VO54 NSN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VO54 NSN, 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 VO54 NSN registered?

VO54 NSN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is VO54 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO54 NSN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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