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DC04 UKH

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,781 mi
Last recorded160,781 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 160,781 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 154,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 154,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 148,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 148,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 148,559 miles

duel fuel car running on petrol due to gas system inoperative

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 134,968 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit on the inside edge due to uneven wear caused by tracking.

offside front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords showing.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 134,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit on the inside edge due to uneven wear caused by tracking.

offside front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords showing.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,827 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 109,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 95,503 miles

n/side rear wing & bumper damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/side front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2011 95,497 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/side rear wing & bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,585 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 66,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,418 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,659 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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DC04 UKH is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DC04 UKH, 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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DC04 UKH is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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