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YX54 XVL

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,209 mi
Last recorded162,209 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 162,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 154,078 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 145,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 136,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 131,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 125,477 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 125,477 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,190 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 14 Oct 2016 105,741 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,611 miles

Front Both front wishbones, rear bushes worn

Rear Both rear shockers, dust covers loose

Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,572 miles

Both front lower wishbone, rear bushes worn

Both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,404 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes worn

Both rear shocker bump stops worn

Fail 28 Oct 2013 97,404 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front wishbone rear bushes worn

Both rear shocker bump stops worn

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension bump stops perished and insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2012 92,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension bump stops perished and insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,238 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,608 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 80,608 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

wiper blades showing early signs of wear

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,739 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,739 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 36,154 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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YX54 XVL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX54 XVL, 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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YX54 XVL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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