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AO04 WLH

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,143 mi
Last recorded136,143 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 WLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 136,143 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 135,034 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 134,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 132,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,398 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,978 miles

heavy uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2018 122,977 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

heavy uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2017 116,411 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 116,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 108,869 miles

uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,426 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,757 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 92,757 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,920 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 72,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,654 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2MM

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2MM

O/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2.5 MM

REAR SUSPENSION LINK BUSHES SPLIT

Fail 22 Sep 2011 63,654 miles

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

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2MM

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2MM

O/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2.5 MM

REAR SUSPENSION LINK BUSHES SPLIT

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,988 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,718 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 WLH 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 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 AO04 WLH, 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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AO04 WLH is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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