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OW04 CUJ

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,302 mi
Last recorded121,302 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 121,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 120,525 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 120,507 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 119,856 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 119,002 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 117,850 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,698 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 115,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,190 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 113,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 110,554 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is going out of shape

Fail 21 Mar 2018 110,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is going out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2017 105,715 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel rear brake balance (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,974 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 89,974 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front inner tyre very worn

slight play nearide front track rod end

Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,502 miles

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

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

warning light on ?

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,502 miles

warning light on ?

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,792 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,224 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 48,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

undertray fitted,couldnt inspect steering propley

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,789 miles

air con top up and disinfectant

brake fluid is contaminated and requires changing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,158 miles

brake fluid change interval two yearly

recommend a/c top up

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 CUJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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