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OW04 HFX

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,291 mi
Last recorded181,291 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 HFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 181,291 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 181,291 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective couldn't remove clip (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 161,124 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 135,233 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 93,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,528 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,755 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 HFX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HFX, 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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What year was OW04 HFX registered?

OW04 HFX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is OW04 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW04 HFX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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