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J777 EST

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

243,597 mi
Last recorded243,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 EST
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 243,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 241,264 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 238,525 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 238,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 236,789 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 233,092 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 228,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 224,734 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 224,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 220,092 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 220,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 213,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 213,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 203,304 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 203,300 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 191,822 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 179,821 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 179,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 168,801 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 158,344 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 143,407 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 122,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 100,778 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,364 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,138 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 79,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,679 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 47,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,160 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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J777 EST is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 J777 EST, 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 J777 EST registered?

J777 EST is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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