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OV04 HYM

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,505 mi
Last recorded133,505 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 133,505 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 133,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 121,066 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 111,074 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,353 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 100,353 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 88,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 84,237 miles

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

offside number plate bulb dim

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,157 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 71,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,349 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,135 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,021 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 HYM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HYM, 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 HYM registered?

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

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