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OV04 HYB

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,354 mi
Last recorded105,354 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 102,797 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction rear headliner (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap seal split

Fail 14 May 2025 102,797 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction rear headliner (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap seal split

Pass 24 Apr 2024 99,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 95,859 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 92,151 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 92,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 87,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 84,820 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tem fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2020 84,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tem fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,735 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 80,735 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,048 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2018 71,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2017 66,186 miles

n/s front tyre has wall damage

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,581 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 54,844 miles

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

Front wipers are starting to smear

Pass 30 May 2014 48,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 43,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 42,430 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 39,779 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,506 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 May 2009 20,718 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 20,718 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,298 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 16,298 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,822 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 HYB 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 74.1%.

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 HYB, 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 HYB registered?

OV04 HYB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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