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AV04 UVZ

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,571 mi
Last recorded154,571 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 UVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 154,571 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 154,571 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 146,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 146,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 138,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 126,180 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 126,180 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 118,774 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 103,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S Front Inner Cv Gaiter Split

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 103,851 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S Front Inner Cv Gaiter Split

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 85,162 miles

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

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,058 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,345 miles

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

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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AV04 UVZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AV04 UVZ, 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 AV04 UVZ registered?

AV04 UVZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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