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OV04 PXY

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,942 mi
Last recorded153,942 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 PXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 153,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front WIPER WORN

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 153,614 miles

Emissions not carried out due to faulty rpm signal

Fail 18 Jul 2019 153,612 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Emissions not carried out due to faulty rpm signal

Fail 5 Aug 2017 152,669 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 146,455 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 139,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 126,594 miles

both rear indicators showing slight white light

Pass 15 Jun 2013 114,713 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,878 miles

front tyres uneven wear

n/s front tyre out shape

Pass 4 Jun 2011 80,051 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres uneven tyre wear 9 wearing on both inside edges )

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,298 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 25 Jun 2009 51,067 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 34,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,819 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 22,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PXY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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