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OV04 UNT

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

192,867 mi
Last recorded192,867 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 192,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 178,005 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 171,136 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Child seat incorrectly fitted and insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2017 171,136 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Child seat incorrectly fitted and insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2016 161,797 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions high

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 161,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ABS wire (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ABS wire and inner wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions high

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 154,650 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2015 154,343 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2014 141,647 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 130,606 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 119,263 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

screen cracked just outside swept area

Pass 28 Sep 2011 109,660 miles

both rear tyres wearing bad on the inside edge

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,727 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 92,562 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,799 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 63,245 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,245 miles

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

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 UNT is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UNT, 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 UNT registered?

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

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