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OW04 EJX

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,939 mi
Last recorded129,939 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 129,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 127,488 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 122,246 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges very close to limit

n/s/f inner cv boot starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2019 118,060 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f inner cv boot starting to perish

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2018 111,908 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 104,031 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot starting to perish

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,320 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,634 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 89,630 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 84,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,979 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 80,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,282 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,255 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 70,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,480 miles

Front brake pads 2/3 worn.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,947 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,632 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 53,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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 EJX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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