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OW04 NBE

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,658 mi
Last recorded152,658 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 NBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 152,658 miles

Front tyres cracked and splitting through tread

General corrosion to coils, exhaust and brake pipes

Handbrake has little reserve travel

O/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 149,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor corroded pin holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge and wearing uneven

Fail 19 Oct 2016 149,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor corroded pin holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge and wearing uneven

Pass 8 Oct 2015 142,652 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 8 Oct 2015 142,652 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 Oct 2014 136,924 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 7 Oct 2014 136,924 miles

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

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 rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Oct 2013 127,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 114,373 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 106,499 miles

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

Offside rear suspension drop link has slight play in joint.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 106,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear outer side light not working.

Offside rear suspension drop link has slight play in joint.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 85,346 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Sep 2009 68,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,025 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,610 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 NBE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

OW04 NBE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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