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OW04 HGJ

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,446 mi
Last recorded158,446 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 158,446 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 143,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 143,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 128,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 114,249 miles

Nail in tyre both the offside and nearside rear tyres ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both the offside and nearside rear tyre valves are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 114,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre both the offside and nearside rear tyres ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both the offside and nearside rear tyre valves are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 May 2020 104,286 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,535 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 102,528 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,202 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 86,560 miles

Pads low and discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2014 81,337 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,960 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,497 miles

rear plate wearing slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2009 50,428 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,916 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 HGJ 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 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 HGJ, 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 HGJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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