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OW04 CWZ

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,616 mi
Last recorded136,616 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 136,616 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 136,516 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 133,229 miles

rear seat belt s not checked,,,,,, area loaded

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2021 129,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,822 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 122,857 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% n/s/r low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 115,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel bead distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 14 Nov 2018 115,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel bead distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 8 Nov 2017 107,209 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 105,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 99,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,566 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,605 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2014 95,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre damaged

rear pads wearing uneven

Pass 8 Aug 2013 87,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 84,046 miles

near side rear wheel inner rim slight damage

Fail 18 May 2013 84,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

near side rear wheel inner rim slight damage

Pass 5 May 2012 81,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side wheel rim slightly damaged on inner face

Pass 30 May 2011 80,105 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 80,105 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 77,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 73,985 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 69,981 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,256 miles

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

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

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 CWZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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