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DL04 MGV

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,128 mi
Last recorded159,128 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 MGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 159,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 140,029 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 140,024 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,825 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 119,819 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 66,619 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2013 66,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,200 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,298 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 40,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,286 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,536 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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DL04 MGV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DL04 MGV, 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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DL04 MGV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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