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WV54 TFF

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

311,968 mi
Last recorded311,968 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 TFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 311,968 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 303,288 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 295,850 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 295,729 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 288,102 miles

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Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter split loosing grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 277,071 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 269,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 258,290 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 258,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 240,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 223,262 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 200,840 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 200,840 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 184,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 167,174 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 167,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 146,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 126,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 106,944 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,087 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,055 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,040 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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WV54 TFF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WV54 TFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV54 TFF registered?

WV54 TFF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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