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OW04 FVK

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,447 mi
Last recorded125,447 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 FVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,447 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 125,446 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,298 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 125,061 miles

rear tyres wearing on the edges

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 124,623 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 124,037 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,431 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 122,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 119,104 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 119,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 108,841 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 108,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper damage

Fail 10 Jul 2013 99,547 miles

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper damage

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,580 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2012 88,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,730 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

front brake discs worn & lipped

offside rear tyre has slight cuts

Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front bumper damaged

front brake discs worn & lipped

offside rear tyre has slight cuts

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,596 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 FVK is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FVK, 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 FVK is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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