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OW04 HLM

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,626 mi
Last recorded86,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 HLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,626 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer slight cut

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,565 miles

Offside Front wearing low - inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 75,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wearing low - inner edge

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to o/s/f tyre - outer sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2014 68,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to o/s/f tyre - outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,495 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,571 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 63,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,655 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,455 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,350 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,115 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,467 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,563 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 HLM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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