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CA04 WBU

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

184,650 mi
Last recorded184,650 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 WBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 184,650 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 180,923 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2025 180,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 175,899 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 175,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlight inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 169,876 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 169,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 165,999 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 165,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 157,986 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 157,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 150,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 150,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 144,994 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 137,290 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 137,290 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 129,492 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 129,492 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,485 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 122,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 115,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,811 miles

front tyre valves leaking

nsr tyre 2mm

nsr wheel corroded

osr tyre valve leaking

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to osr tyre side wall

Fail 1 Oct 2014 107,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to osr tyre side wall

front tyre valves leaking

nsr tyre 2mm

nsr wheel corroded

osr tyre valve leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,189 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,589 miles

Nearside 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 19 Aug 2011 85,634 miles

nsf wishbone bush slightly debonded

rear lower stabilizer slightly debonded (both sides)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 79,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,577 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,276 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

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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CA04 WBU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 CA04 WBU, 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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CA04 WBU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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