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OW04 EJV

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,628 mi
Last recorded132,628 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 132,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 12 Aug 2019 125,409 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,444 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 118,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 116,646 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 116,618 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,527 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim only just on bottom blue line

Nearside Rear Inner tyre going out of shape inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2016 108,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake cable arm (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front headlight aim only just on bottom blue line

Nearside Rear Inner tyre going out of shape inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,756 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 102,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,485 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 91,528 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 91,528 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,020 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,098 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 65,098 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,824 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,440 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 EJV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJV, 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 EJV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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