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ANZ 4408

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,591 mi
Last recorded154,591 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 4408
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 154,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp main beam switch faulty but working

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Screen washer weak

Pass 15 Feb 2025 145,733 miles

Dip beams aim at lowest point and adjusters broken

Main beam dipswitch worn / faulty but still functions at time of test

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 145,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Dip beams aim at lowest point and adjusters broken

Main beam dipswitch worn / faulty but still functions at time of test

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 136,262 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates in poor condition but not likely to be missread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

o/s/f headlight wash dripping

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2023 128,143 miles

1 Undertray fitted and loose

Headlight washer leaking

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 122,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 116,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower arm corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower arm corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2020 111,832 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 111,832 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,107 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 105,079 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,772 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 99,772 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,723 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view to some components

osf nsf headlamp lenses crazed

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,891 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2015 77,004 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,135 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,104 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,935 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 57,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,326 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,077 miles

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

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

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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ANZ 4408 is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ANZ 4408, 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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ANZ 4408 is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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