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OW04 CTY

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,368 mi
Last recorded143,368 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 CTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 143,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edge 205/50/17w

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 143,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edge 205/50/17w

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,051 miles

EML on

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 130,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 121,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,749 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,720 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,748 miles

offside and nearside front and rear brake pads worn low

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 8 Oct 2011 64,723 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside and nearside front and rear brake pads worn low

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,360 miles

front brake pads are starting to wear low

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,660 miles

shallow cuts to outside wall of nearside front tyre

windscreen chipped and cracked outside zone a

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,682 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 44,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 38,657 miles

front windscreen has minor damage outside zone a

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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OW04 CTY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OW04 CTY, 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 OW04 CTY registered?

OW04 CTY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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