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OW04 CVL

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,087 mi
Last recorded89,087 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 CVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 89,087 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Dec 2023 89,087 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2022 87,026 miles

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Dec 2021 84,819 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Dec 2021 84,819 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,510 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 72,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,121 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 64,121 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering rack insecure nearside (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside ()

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

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,735 miles

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

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

exhaust heatshield under vehicle damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2016 53,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

exhaust heatshield under vehicle damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,081 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 32,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,734 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 29,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 27,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear side wall tyre slightly cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2009 24,171 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,171 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,044 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 18,876 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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OW04 CVL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

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

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