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KM04 BOV

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,365 mi
Last recorded167,365 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 BOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 167,365 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 167,365 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Crash damage preventing adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 158,427 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Fail 1 Jul 2019 158,427 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 146,256 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 146,256 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 136,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 2 Jun 2016 126,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi downpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 109,855 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 96,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn to limit of 1.6mm on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,663 miles

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

both front tyres worn to limit of 1.6mm on inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,030 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,595 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,595 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.. O/SR HAVING THE BALD SPOT..REAR BRAKE DISCs RUSTING INNER FACE..SLIGHT OIL RESIDUE AROUND N/S OF STEERING RACK ORIGIN NOT KNOWN...

N/S REAR TYRE 2mm TREAD DEPTH INNER EDGE...

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,794 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,117 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 52,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,899 miles

2 FRONT TYRES ON 2mm TREAD DEPTH INNER EDGES.....

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,859 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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KM04 BOV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KM04 BOV, 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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KM04 BOV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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