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NM04 RZC

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,447 mi
Last recorded149,447 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 RZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 149,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 179,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 164,407 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 147,391 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 136,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 136,613 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,529 miles

front brake discs advance wear

front wishbone inner rear bushs deteriorated

offside front inner driveshaft boot deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,620 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 100,620 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 87,315 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,664 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 71,657 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,722 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 58,722 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,796 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,726 miles

front tyres at 3mm

rear wiper blade split

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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NM04 RZC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NM04 RZC, 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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NM04 RZC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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