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HS04 HPF

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,758 mi
Last recorded154,758 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 HPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 154,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 154,758 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 147,979 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 147,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 137,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 125,407 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 125,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 116,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 116,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 101,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 101,276 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,315 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,922 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 83,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 77,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear shockabsorber bumpstop deteriated

Fail 6 Apr 2009 69,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear shockabsorber bumpstop deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,715 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,418 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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HS04 HPF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HS04 HPF, 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 HPF registered?

HS04 HPF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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