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OV04 PYH

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,353 mi
Last recorded119,353 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 PYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 119,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 114,825 miles

parking brake efficiency only 18%. legal minnimum16%.only just passed. may require attension

Pass 23 Mar 2023 110,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 104,737 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 101,240 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,066 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 95,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,297 miles

parking brake only 17% efficient. lower limit 16%

Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

parking brake only 17% efficient. lower limit 16%

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,352 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 73,352 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,550 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,884 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,541 miles

slight damage to os/f tyre and wearing on the inside edge

slight damage to os/r tyre

slight movement in ns/f and os/f lower arm bushes but not excessive

Pass 10 Apr 2012 422,745 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,194 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 15 Apr 2008 14,558 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL NEARLY EXPOSEING CORDS

Fail 15 Apr 2008 14,558 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL NEARLY EXPOSEING CORDS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,513 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 PYH is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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