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AW04 DWY

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,138 mi
Last recorded174,138 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 DWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 174,138 miles

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 28 Mar 2017 165,351 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 154,207 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 154,166 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 142,034 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 139,342 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 129,518 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 116,359 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 99,026 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2011 99,026 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 77,174 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,685 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 88,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,057 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2009 73,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,766 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 65,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,845 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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AW04 DWY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AW04 DWY, 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 AW04 DWY registered?

AW04 DWY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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