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WG54 JPJ

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

212,866 mi
Last recorded212,866 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 JPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 212,866 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 198,750 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 192,840 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 190,229 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front battery terminal loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension items corroded slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2020 190,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Manual adjuster inoperative. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Manual adjuster inoperative. (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded, but not seriously weakened.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 184,312 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 184,312 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 170,782 miles

Both nearside and offside rear tyres are cracked between tread

Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,186 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 155,186 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 135,905 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 134,648 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure fuel filter/fouling wiring (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 115,991 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 115,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 106,430 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,323 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,344 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 72,419 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 67,669 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 67,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WG54 JPJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 WG54 JPJ, 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 WG54 JPJ registered?

WG54 JPJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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