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WM54 OXA

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

213,361 mi
Last recorded213,361 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 OXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 213,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 195,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 185,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 168,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 156,716 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 152,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 152,493 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining , deformation of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 137,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 109,805 miles

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread low

Fail 12 Jan 2018 109,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread low

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,364 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,056 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 89,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,248 miles

removed air freshener from interior mirror

unable to fully inspect under engine bay due to undertray

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,634 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre (inner edge)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,300 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,902 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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WM54 OXA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WM54 OXA, 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 WM54 OXA registered?

WM54 OXA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is WM54 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM54 OXA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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