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OW04 FXU

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,589 mi
Last recorded168,589 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 168,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 139,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 129,733 miles

front brake pads worn very close to legal limit.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 129,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn very close to legal limit.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 125,890 miles

Front brake pads are wearing thin. Nearing limits

Offside rear tyre worn low on tread and has worn very smooth on the inner tread / shoulder area.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 121,467 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn very smooth on inner shoulder area and inner sidewall is starting to split.

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear smooth on inner shoulder.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 121,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn very smooth on inner shoulder area and inner sidewall is starting to split.

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear smooth on inner shoulder.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 116,472 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Nearside front orange marker light is not working.

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is deterioated.

Rear exhaust hanger bracket broken off the pipe.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 116,472 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs are worn.

Nearside front orange marker light is not working.

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is deterioated.

Rear exhaust hanger bracket broken off the pipe.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 102,238 miles

Headlamps aim on lower limit.

Nearside front shock absorber, leaking to the limit, will soon need replacing.

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut in inner sidewall.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge near limit.

Offside rear tyre nearing limit.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,365 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 88,365 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside rear side light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2010 75,557 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,127 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,936 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 FXU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FXU, 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 FXU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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