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HS04 CSU

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,448 mi
Last recorded161,448 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 CSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 161,448 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 154,913 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 154,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 143,376 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 127,814 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Nov 2017 127,814 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,176 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2016 113,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R LIGHT UNIT BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Jan 2016 106,535 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 101,953 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 90,460 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 90,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,283 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,535 miles

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

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Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 70,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,246 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 58,246 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,729 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,625 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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HS04 CSU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HS04 CSU, 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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What year was HS04 CSU registered?

HS04 CSU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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