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OW04 HGG

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,884 mi
Last recorded149,884 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 149,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 143,566 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 138,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 132,906 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 129,533 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 129,523 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 127,133 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 127,131 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 125,365 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,861 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 117,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,993 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 100,993 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,380 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 80,002 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads and discs worn low

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,171 miles

exhaust corroded.

front brake pads starting to wear low.

rear coil springs corroded.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,227 miles

rear coil springs corroding.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 64,227 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,060 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,373 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,716 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 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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