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OW04 CVH

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,809 mi
Last recorded92,809 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 92,809 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 92,783 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 91,749 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 91,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 90,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 90,287 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,736 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,199 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 87,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 84,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 82,826 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 82,826 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cut outer wall and worn inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 81,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wish bone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cut outer wall and worn inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,874 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very dim (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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 tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,696 miles

both front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges.

slight play in both front lower rear wishbone bushes.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,909 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,702 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 68,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,178 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,353 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,353 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wheel alignment should be checked / adjusted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,817 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,100 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 44,092 miles

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

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

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 CVH is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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