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OW04 CUG

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 CUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 104,878 miles

front tyres worn on both edges

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside reverse light inoperative

oil seepage

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jul 2024 104,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on both edges

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside reverse light inoperative

offside rear tyre perished and worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Sep 2023 98,934 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various dust boots perished

all brake pads wearing thin - advise investigation

all tyres worn on edge

exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

nearside reverse light inoperative

offside rear tyre perished

rear wiper split

various brake unions corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 98,782 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) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various dust boots perished

all brake pads wearing thin - advise investigation

all tyres worn on edge

exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

nearside reverse light inoperative

offside rear tyre perished

rear wiper split

various brake unions corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated various cuts present advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

seatbelt extension fitted osf (not tested)

Fail 5 Sep 2022 93,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated various cuts present advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

seatbelt extension fitted osf (not tested)

Pass 14 Aug 2021 87,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 87,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever travel

Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,437 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,333 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,385 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 74,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,377 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to inner side wall

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 68,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to inner side wall

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,842 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 65,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,277 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,578 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,026 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 33,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 CUG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CUG, 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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OW04 CUG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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