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OE04 XLP

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,843 mi
Last recorded162,843 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 XLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 162,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 161,381 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 161,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 154,733 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 137,679 miles

Oil leak slight ()

offside rear tyre worn uneven - inner edge

Fail 22 May 2017 137,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak slight ()

offside rear tyre worn uneven - inner edge

Pass 25 May 2016 120,325 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly smears the screen

Fail 12 Jun 2015 104,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly smears the screen

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,508 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,508 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,167 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear discs

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to nearside front rim and tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,192 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 40,185 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,790 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 29,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XLP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

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

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