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OW04 HFR

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,919 mi
Last recorded149,919 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 149,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 144,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 140,466 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 140,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 136,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper slightly smearing

Oil level low.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 128,610 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 128,610 miles

Nearside 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 Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective leaking (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,247 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge 205/50-17

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 116,246 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge 205/50-17

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 103,126 miles

Left front tyre bald on inner edge.

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 103,126 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Left front tyre bald on inner edge.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,546 miles

Nearside rear suspension drop link has slight play.

Offside rear suspension drop link has slight play.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,667 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,667 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 77,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,073 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,765 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 45,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,698 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 HFR 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 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 HFR, 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 HFR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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