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OE04 HWW

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,063 mi
Last recorded98,063 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 HWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,063 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 98,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,042 miles

Front brake judder

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,595 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear sub frame and suspension components have surface corrosion upon them.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre is devoid of tread on the inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,732 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,168 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 82,168 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,732 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 77,732 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,646 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 74,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,186 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 61,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 48,095 miles

Front discs starting to corrode with standing.

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 48,094 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,856 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,441 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 35,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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OE04 HWW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OE04 HWW, 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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OE04 HWW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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