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2004 VOLVO V50
General Information
- Registration OU54ZWD
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 19 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 188,932 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
11 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 188,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 187,946 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
14 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 187,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
18 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 186,931 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 186,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 180,895 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Anti roll bar not central in mountings
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 180,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti roll bar not central in mountings
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 178,736 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 176,882 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 174,910 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 174,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 171,216 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019 25 Jun 202617 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 171,209 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2018 25 Jun 202617 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 171,205 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2018 25 Jun 202622 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 171,201 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2018 25 Jun 202615 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 171,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
2 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 166,754 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016 25 Jun 20269 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 166,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 159,354 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
14 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 146,597 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2013 25 Jun 202610 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 134,889 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2012 25 Jun 20267 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 134,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
16 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,649 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2010 25 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,117 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009 25 Jun 202618 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,655 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2008 25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU54ZWD was registered on 2004-09-13
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