MOT Status
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149,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nearside rear shock dust cover loose
rear tyres worn on inner edges
unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
nearside rear shock dust cover loose
rear tyres worn on inner edges
unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
front tyres worn on inner edges ;
nearside rear shock dust cover loose ;
rear tyres worn on inner edges
unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake pads and discs worn low
exhaust corroded.
front brake pads starting to wear low.
rear coil springs corroded.
sill and undershields fitted at time of test.
rear coil springs corroding.
sill and undershields fitted at time of test.
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear coil springs corroding.
sill and undershields fitted at time of test.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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OW04 HGG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2004.
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