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OW04 CWT

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,849 mi
Last recorded88,849 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,849 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 88,849 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 83,238 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 83,113 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,465 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 75,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,202 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 69,118 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever travel reqires adjusting

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,601 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,522 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,277 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 44,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,958 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 33,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,121 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 CWT is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW04 CWT registered?

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

Is OW04 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW04 CWT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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