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OV04 EEB

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

118,864 mi
Last recorded118,864 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 EEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 118,864 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear discs worn + lipped

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

oil leak engine

Fail 8 Dec 2025 118,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

nearside rear discs worn + lipped

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

oil leak engine

Pass 10 Dec 2024 113,744 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

rear suspension cradle corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 113,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

rear suspension cradle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 107,446 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 107,446 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,433 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2022 101,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,464 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,104 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 96,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both side (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,284 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 91,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER SHOULDER 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

TRACKING REQUIRED

Fail 11 Jul 2017 89,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER SHOULDER 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 12 Nov 2016 85,075 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 7 Jul 2015 76,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,302 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,373 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 54,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,535 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 45,457 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 27,720 miles

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

O/S/R tyre, sidewall perishing

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,720 miles

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

O/S/R tyre, sidewall perishing

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,211 miles

Puncher N/S/R tyre

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

front number plate slightly fadded

rear number plate slilghtly fadded/deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,633 miles

Hand brake has travel

Rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 15 Mar 2007 10,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,269 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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OV04 EEB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 OV04 EEB, 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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OV04 EEB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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