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OE04 VRP

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,715 mi
Last recorded199,715 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 VRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 199,715 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 183,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 165,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 154,510 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 154,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 153,991 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear hanging bracket broken

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

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

Oil leak

One bulb not working nearside rear lamp.

Service light on

Pass 24 Nov 2014 139,896 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2013 114,446 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (raised tread)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,491 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 92,331 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 75,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,707 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

SRS light on Centre seat belt catch cover broken but still working ok

Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,968 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,561 miles

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

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

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 VRP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OE04 VRP, 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 OE04 VRP registered?

OE04 VRP is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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