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OV04 PYB

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,883 mi
Last recorded150,883 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 PYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 150,883 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 133,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 128,846 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on the joint near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 128,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on the joint near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 126,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 122,465 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 114,611 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,986 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 92,984 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 92,984 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 77,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 52,330 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,105 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 PYB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PYB, 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 PYB registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV04 PYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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