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OV04 HMJ

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,967 mi
Last recorded177,967 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 177,967 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,963 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 120,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 116,893 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 116,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 113,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 111,173 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing

General underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2019 111,173 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Front Tyres are both worn close to legal limit and are wearing on both edges

General underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Rear Spring corroded heavily

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2018 108,018 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

offside front inner c-v gaiter slightly split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Jun 2018 108,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise condition of front brake discs faces not true corroded plus worn also front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,576 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system and various underbody components

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear coil springs corroding, vision of bases obscured

Fail 20 Jun 2017 104,756 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Corrosion to exhaust system and various underbody components

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Handbrake travel high, little reserve travel

Rear coil springs corroding, vision of bases obscured

Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,753 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 101,753 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,204 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 97,204 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 82,927 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,278 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 79,278 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,539 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 75,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,910 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,886 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,986 miles

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

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 HMJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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