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AR04 DXB

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,196 mi
Last recorded125,196 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 DXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 125,196 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 122,651 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 122,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 117,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 113,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 113,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 108,618 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,935 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,269 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 101,269 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,115 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 12 Jul 2018 96,115 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,555 miles

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

Small cut in nearside fron tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,940 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,433 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,715 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,371 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,510 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 51,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side rear bump stop poor cond

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side rear bump stop poor cond

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,044 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushing showing signs of wear

o/s/r toe-in control arm bushing showing signs of wear

slight play/wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,012 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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AR04 DXB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AR04 DXB, 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 AR04 DXB registered?

AR04 DXB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AR04 DXB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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