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R16 ARJ

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

275,663 mi
Last recorded275,663 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 ARJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 275,663 miles

Coil spring corroded All4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2025 275,662 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2024 269,799 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 269,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 265,680 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2023 265,680 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2022 256,966 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 248,666 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 248,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 241,256 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 241,251 miles

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

Rear Body component likely to become detached exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 233,107 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 233,104 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge,out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge,out of shape,1.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 221,456 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 221,447 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 204,415 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 192,646 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 192,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 180,775 miles

vehicle underside very dirty making assessment difficult

Fail 24 Nov 2015 180,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

vehicle underside very dirty making assessment difficult

Pass 11 Nov 2014 171,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 158,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp aim is set to lowermost limit and will not adjust

o/s headlamp aim is set to lowermost limit and will not adjust

rear roll bar is trending to the n/s

Pass 27 Nov 2012 143,679 miles

n/s headlamp aim set to rightmost limit and will not adjust

o/s headlamp aim set to lowermost limit and will not adjust

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2012 143,570 miles

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

n/s headlamp aim set to rightmost limit and will not adjust

o/s headlamp aim set to lowermost limit and will not adjust

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 130,858 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 130,850 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s front lower suspension bushes worn suspension moves back and knocks when braking

Fail 3 Dec 2010 119,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

head lights can not be adjusted any more (possibly frozen)

o/s rear anti roll bar link knocking

Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,556 miles

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

front brake discs worn

head lights can not be adjusted any more (possibly frozen)

o/s rear anti roll bar link knocking

Pass 1 Dec 2009 103,145 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 103,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 81,501 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,407 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 61,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R16 ARJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 R16 ARJ, 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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R16 ARJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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