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AO04 FGV

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,451 mi
Last recorded183,451 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2022 183,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 170,767 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 170,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And worn smooth on inner no inner construction found at test (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very near limit and smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 161,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp intensity reduced, not deemed severely.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 146,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 135,807 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted belt not tested

Fail 28 Mar 2018 135,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted belt not tested

Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,862 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 110,862 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,070 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 86,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,320 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 71,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,259 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,090 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,035 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,999 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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AO04 FGV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO04 FGV, 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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What year was AO04 FGV registered?

AO04 FGV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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