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OV04 PXX

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,452 mi
Last recorded85,452 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 PXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 85,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,885 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,880 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 79,880 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 79,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits also missfire (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,624 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,685 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,688 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,808 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,291 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 57,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,155 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 36,866 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 36,866 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 31,888 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 28,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,947 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 PXX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

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

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