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WR54 OBW

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,279 mi
Last recorded120,279 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 OBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 120,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 7 Dec 2015 120,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper mount broken (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2014 114,202 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting weak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 107,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,572 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 102,572 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 93,099 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,254 miles

both rear shocker bump stops split

both rear tyres valves cracked

chip in front screen, out of zone a, less than 40mm

exhaust hanging brackets slightly corroded

handbrake travel slightly high

rear tyres stepped on inner edges and wearing low (3mm)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 70,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 67,992 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,774 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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WR54 OBW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR54 OBW, 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 WR54 OBW registered?

WR54 OBW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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