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OW04 HKX

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,689 mi
Last recorded144,689 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 HKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 144,689 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2016 144,686 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2015 136,877 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 136,877 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,008 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 129,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,010 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 123,010 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 116,429 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 110,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 103,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,507 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,197 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 70,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,421 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 HKX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

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

Is OW04 HKX safe to buy?

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