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OY04 XGL

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,211 mi
Last recorded156,211 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 XGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 156,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 156,206 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 148,042 miles

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroding @ Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 143,753 miles

unable to smoke test due to voltage sen alt fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 143,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks fog lamp bulb (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

unable to smoke test due to voltage sen alt fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 138,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 131,445 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 124,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 124,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 118,137 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 118,137 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 109,394 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 109,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,310 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,386 miles

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

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)

engine light on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,019 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,853 miles

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm on inner edge.

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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OY04 XGL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OY04 XGL, 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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OY04 XGL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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