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AW04 DXB

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,110 mi
Last recorded189,110 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 DXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 189,110 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 189,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 177,673 miles

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

nail in osr tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2015 177,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2014 147,617 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 147,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 140,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 133,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 129,398 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on the inner edges. Bald on inside edge, close to legal limit.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 129,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise both front tyres wearing on the inner edges. Bald on inside edge, close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 117,841 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 104,606 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edges + slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Jan 2010 104,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edges + slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Oct 2008 91,618 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 91,618 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 82,842 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 80,022 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 DXB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AW04 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 AW04 DXB registered?

AW04 DXB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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