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OW04 EHM

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,533 mi
Last recorded93,533 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 93,533 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor has a hole, not corroded but has been weakened (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 88,343 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 88,342 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))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 82,552 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,406 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,554 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,591 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Fail 19 Jun 2015 61,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,267 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,966 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 37,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,156 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,658 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 33,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,327 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,475 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 EHM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple 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 EHM, 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 EHM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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