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OV04 XFP

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

205,562 mi
Last recorded205,562 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 XFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 205,562 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 205,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 200,268 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 200,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 194,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 194,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 184,679 miles

Central Exhaust hanger corroded

Front Exhaust hanger broken

Front brakes slight in balance

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 184,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust hanger corroded

Front Exhaust hanger broken

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 170,754 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 170,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 161,221 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 147,503 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 130,245 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 130,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,800 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 100,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,443 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 86,017 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,761 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,761 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,937 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,306 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 48,306 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 34,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres blocking

front wiper blades smear

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,937 miles

both rear tyres blocking

front wiper blades smear

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,758 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 XFP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

OV04 XFP is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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