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AJ04 HRL

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,668 mi
Last recorded204,668 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 204,668 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 204,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working Side marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 198,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 198,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 190,053 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 190,052 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 178,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 178,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 167,119 miles

Front knock coming from steering

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Apr 2017 167,119 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front knock coming from steering

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 155,689 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 20 Apr 2016 155,677 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 144,752 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 134,972 miles

mount on tail pipe broken exhaust still supported

Fail 14 Apr 2014 134,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

mount on tail pipe broken exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Apr 2013 124,556 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 113,733 miles

Both front worn very low on inner edges

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

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

nearside rear inner sidelight inop

Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,412 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 102,412 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,916 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 82,108 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 68,549 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 68,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,036 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 51,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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AJ04 HRL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ04 HRL, 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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AJ04 HRL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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