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OW04 CWP

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,815 mi
Last recorded138,815 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 CWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2021 138,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to front subframe

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both 'milky', images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 138,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both 'milky' light output poor, beam image correct (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front subframe

Pass 28 Nov 2019 135,092 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 131,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,921 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 120,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint top nut loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dull (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,978 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 110,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,615 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poss puncture n/s/r

Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 85,202 miles

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)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,740 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,151 miles

offside rear brake pad approx 70% worn

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,927 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 43,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Note, both beam aim ajusters siezed

Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,455 miles

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

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

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 CWP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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