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AO04 XPE

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,758 mi
Last recorded119,758 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 119,758 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 119,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,247 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 116,243 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 112,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear parking brake just met requirements 17%

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

some suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 102,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 97,407 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 97,404 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f suspension level sensor lever broken

Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,579 miles

1/ both rear tyres wearing on inside edge 2/ both rear brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 93,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ both rear tyres wearing on inside edge 2/ both rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,838 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 29 May 2012 85,614 miles

As per failure.

Fail 25 May 2012 85,530 miles

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

1. Both front tyres worn on inside edges. 2. No oil on dip stick.

Pass 3 May 2011 76,720 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 57,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 55,188 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 XPE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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