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OW04 CXX

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,274 mi
Last recorded138,274 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 CXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 138,274 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 136,809 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 134,923 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 132,945 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 130,443 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 130,177 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 106,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wear centre tread to 3mm

some imbalance on front brakes 14%

Pass 20 May 2008 81,081 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 81,081 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 May 2007 55,070 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 CXX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CXX, 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 CXX registered?

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

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