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AX04 VVP

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,670 mi
Last recorded114,670 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,670 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,658 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,272 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 107,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,277 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2017 101,277 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn om edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,579 miles

play nearside inner end of steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,400 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play nearside inner end of steering rack

Pass 29 May 2015 88,909 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear flashers fading

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,954 miles

rear brake pads close to limit

slight play in offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,996 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,668 miles

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

both rear flasher bulbs fading

nearside fronr lower suspension arm inner rear bush wearing

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,209 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear flasher bulbs fading

nearside front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2009 32,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

inner wall damage on nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,006 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

inner wall damage on nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,010 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,750 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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AX04 VVP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 AX04 VVP, 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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AX04 VVP is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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