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OV04 KPY

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,466 mi
Last recorded122,466 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 KPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 122,466 miles

Front tyre treads starting to wear low

Fail 26 Jul 2018 122,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front tyre treads starting to wear low

Pass 24 Jul 2017 120,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 117,907 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 117,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,873 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 113,609 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 111,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,396 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,495 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,062 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,620 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,611 miles

crack front screen lower area

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,879 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,434 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 KPY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KPY, 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 KPY registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV04 KPY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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