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OW04 EGD

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,747 mi
Last recorded138,747 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 EGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 138,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 138,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 120,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 102,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,817 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 87,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,374 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 80,365 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,860 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 75,806 miles

Offside Front 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 6 Jul 2016 71,503 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear lamp damage

Fail 30 Jun 2014 61,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear lamp damage

Fail 8 Jul 2013 56,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,892 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,146 miles

NEARside rear door damaged..

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,173 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 34,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,419 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 EGD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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