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OV04 XFN

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,980 mi
Last recorded144,980 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 144,980 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 144,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,956 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 132,560 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 132,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 129,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,250 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 127,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 125,753 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 123,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,229 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,575 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 104,022 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,343 miles

OSR tyre worn down to limit

Fail 24 Sep 2012 82,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

OSR tyre wqrn down to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,821 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,966 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,411 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,450 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 26,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,765 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 XFN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

OV04 XFN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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