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OV04 PXM

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,704 mi
Last recorded120,704 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 PXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,704 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 120,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 104,934 miles

front wipers stating to deteriorate.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 104,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,577 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 99,550 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,315 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,071 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 69,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 PXM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PXM, 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 PXM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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