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VX54 ODN

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,183 mi
Last recorded186,183 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 ODN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 186,183 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 186,183 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 179,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 172,474 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 165,533 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 164,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 153,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 141,473 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 141,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster just turning (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Cable tied needs metal retaining clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster just turning (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Has a dig in the outer side wall

Fail 13 Apr 2017 128,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Has a dig in the outer side wall

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 120,394 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 120,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,547 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 111,546 miles

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

NSF Tyre is wearing on the inside & outter edge of the Tyres tread

NSR Tyre is wearing on the inside edge of the Tyres tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 103,808 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 103,808 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,022 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,781 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,067 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,476 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,254 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,961 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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VX54 ODN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VX54 ODN, 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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VX54 ODN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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