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OV04 HYK

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,059 mi
Last recorded172,059 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 172,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emission is struggling to reach pass position (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 171,996 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre joint blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both O/S and N/S front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S and N/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 171,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 161,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly loose

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view to some items

Fail 17 Apr 2019 161,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view to some items

Pass 18 Apr 2018 149,375 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

Oil leak oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 133,373 miles

2 front tyres worn inner edges

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 133,373 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

2 front tyres worn inner edges

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 119,657 miles

Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated with play.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside rear inner tail light not working.

Offside rear tyre worn on both edges.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,268 miles

rear discs poor condition

slight play in steering

Fail 17 Apr 2013 77,268 miles

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

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

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

rear discs poor condition

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,698 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

front discs slightly pitted inner sides

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 May 2011 40,921 miles

both rear indicators slight flashing white bulds not very good

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,817 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 18,817 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,910 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 HYK is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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