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OW04 CWV

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,212 mi
Last recorded116,212 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 CWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,212 miles

Anti skid display dialogue box displaying needs servicing.

MIL light on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

rear indicators fading.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 116,212 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Anti skid display dialogue box displaying needs servicing.

MIL light on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

rear indicators fading.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2016 90,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,408 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Rear number plate deteriorated

coolant header tank leaking

engine under tray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 68,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Front tyre valve perishing

Rear number plate deteriorated

coolant header tank leaking

engine under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,301 miles

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

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

offside front tyre valve perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 60,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre valve perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering reservoir insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,224 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,217 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,423 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 44,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,826 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,732 miles

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

Offside Front 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 CWV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green 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 CWV, 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 CWV registered?

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

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