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DN04 AHC

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,387 mi
Last recorded158,387 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 AHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 158,387 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 150,161 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 150,161 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 141,713 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 141,643 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 134,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 130,961 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

front pads wearing low

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2015 130,961 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

front pads wearing low

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2014 129,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,541 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 125,282 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 123,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 123,105 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 119,596 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 119,596 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 110,728 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 92,221 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 92,221 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,545 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in side wall

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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DN04 AHC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DN04 AHC, 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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DN04 AHC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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