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OV04 PXU

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,133 mi
Last recorded152,133 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 PXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 152,133 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 152,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 149,943 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 147,487 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 146,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 143,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 140,660 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

brake pedal slightly spongy

number plate lights dim

Pass 24 Feb 2017 134,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,669 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate is cracked

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre is damged on side wall

Fail 7 Apr 2015 121,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate is cracked

N/S/R tyre has cut on side wall

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 117,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 110,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,707 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,052 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,506 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,669 miles

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

Nearside frint tyre outer side wall perished

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 3 Apr 2008 88,649 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside frint tyre outer side wall perished

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,410 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 PXU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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