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VO54 NSY

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,185 mi
Last recorded94,185 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 NSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,185 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 94,184 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,165 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 84,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,146 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 66,674 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 61,207 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,715 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 59,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,067 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,730 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,459 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,475 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,243 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 13,826 miles

advise brake fluid cap missing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,112 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 NSY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NSY, 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 NSY registered?

VO54 NSY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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