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OV04 HYF

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,362 mi
Last recorded142,362 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 142,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 126,767 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,688 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 114,688 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine mgt light is on

side/rear windows tinted

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,721 miles

Drivers seat belt webbing frayed.

O/S dipped beam density & image deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 103,721 miles

Drivers seat belt webbing frayed.

O/S dipped beam density & image deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 86,852 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 86,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,439 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 76,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,690 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 55,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,870 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 HYF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HYF, 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 HYF registered?

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

Is OV04 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 HYF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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