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OV04 EFC

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,957 mi
Last recorded120,957 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 EFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,957 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reserve travel on park brake high

Pass 12 Nov 2024 116,591 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 114,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 112,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,854 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 97,950 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 97,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 90,850 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 85,903 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 28 Apr 2018 76,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 69,334 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 62,039 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 52,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2015 52,633 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 39,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 39,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,734 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,991 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 18,974 miles

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

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

the n/s/f tyre is very worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,666 miles

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

the n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

the o/s/f wiper blade is slightly smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

the front wiper blades are smearing

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 EFC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV04 EFC, 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 OV04 EFC registered?

OV04 EFC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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