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WJ54 OSY

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,134 mi
Last recorded154,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 OSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 154,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 149,775 miles

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged but not affecting function

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 149,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged but not affecting function

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 140,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2021 140,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light cracked

Pass 15 May 2020 130,040 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bottom ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 130,040 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective bottom ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 122,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 107,729 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,001 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 101,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,366 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,867 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,925 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,764 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,912 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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WJ54 OSY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ54 OSY, 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 WJ54 OSY registered?

WJ54 OSY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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