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OW04 HHB

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,410 mi
Last recorded153,410 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 HHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 153,410 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 153,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened TRACK CONTROLL ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 146,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 144,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

braiding on flexi exhaust insecure

headlamp washers not working

rear shock absorber top covers insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2023 144,409 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

braiding on flexi exhaust insecure

headlamp washers not working

rear shock absorber top covers insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2022 142,937 miles

Hand brake has a lot off travel.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 142,895 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake has a lot off travel.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 142,761 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C V joint also rattles, on corner! recommend renewing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 135,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 133,004 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 133,003 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 131,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 131,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear brake pads are low

Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,034 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,813 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2013 84,362 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,271 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake disc just starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,271 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake disc just starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,199 miles

advise replace front brake pads next service....

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,974 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 51,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,994 miles

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

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 HHB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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