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EG04 FRR

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

88,778 mi
Last recorded88,778 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 FRR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread starting to wear smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread starting to wear smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 83,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 78,171 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,844 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2022 69,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 59,512 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,208 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,167 miles

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

crack on n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,992 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,003 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,910 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,011 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,276 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,022 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,331 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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EG04 FRR is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EG04 FRR, 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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EG04 FRR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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