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HW04 AXJ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,366 mi
Last recorded163,366 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 AXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 163,366 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 152,171 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 147,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 147,906 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant expansion tank has cracked and is leaking continuously (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 141,961 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 141,836 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shallow cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake high on lever

Pass 13 Mar 2018 136,590 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 136,437 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 131,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and worn outer sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn outer sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing inner

Pass 27 Feb 2016 125,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing and soft. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing and soft. (2.4.G.2)

Under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 121,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 121,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,177 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,698 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,697 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 99,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2010 77,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,582 miles

Slight distortion to offside rear tyre.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 65,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight distortion to offside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,530 miles

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner

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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HW04 AXJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HW04 AXJ, 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 HW04 AXJ registered?

HW04 AXJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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