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OV04 PXN

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,752 mi
Last recorded187,752 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 PXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 187,752 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 187,703 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 173,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2018 173,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working nearside daytime running lamp aswell not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2050W17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak oil leaking onto brake components (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Offside Front Nail in tyre sidewall punctured ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 156,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 23 Dec 2016 156,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and croded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 103,747 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,820 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 92,815 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 12 Mar 2013 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,930 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 70,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 66,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,821 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 52,345 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 41,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,170 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 PXN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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