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OV04 RGZ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,335 mi
Last recorded108,335 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 RGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 108,335 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 102,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 99,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,890 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,923 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 70,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,591 miles

Nearside Rear worn inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,261 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 63,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,181 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,174 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,012 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 54,989 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,547 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s mirror housing damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,173 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,766 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,752 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 35,752 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,381 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,992 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,758 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 RGZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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