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JA03 RAA

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

145,542 mi
Last recorded145,542 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA03 RAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 145,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 127,546 miles

Slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,181 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 125,181 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 115,498 miles

Slight corrosion rear suspension sub frame & arms.

Slight wear steering rack bushes at nearside. Minor seepage at power steering pipes at rack. Slight seep N/S/F suspension strut. Exhaust flexy section deteriorated. N/S/R shock absorber dust cover loose.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight wear in steering rack drumstick

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner C.v boot/rubber deteriorated

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 101,590 miles

Slight seep N/S/F suspension strut. N/S/R shock absorber dust cover loose.

Slight wear in nearside suspension arm ball joint & N/S tie rod inner joint. Slight seep O/S inner CV gaiter. Small flat spot O/S/R inner wheel rim.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & N/S/R (all on inside). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Some slight damage to o/s rear road wheel

Fail 21 Nov 2019 96,309 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Some slight damage to o/s rear road wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,933 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 78,344 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 78,344 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,087 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 75,081 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,009 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,401 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,853 miles

both rear tryres starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,017 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,534 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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JA03 RAA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JA03 RAA, 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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JA03 RAA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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