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WJ54 XBU

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,562 mi
Last recorded136,562 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 XBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 136,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 136,527 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 131,135 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 131,085 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 118,674 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,743 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 193,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,021 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,168 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 92,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,361 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 83,361 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,313 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 77,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,931 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,359 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 XBU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ54 XBU, 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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WJ54 XBU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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