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R77 ELO

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,356 mi
Last recorded87,356 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 ELO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 87,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

panel at front exhaust bracket holed and corroded, non structural

Fail 15 Aug 2023 87,355 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f tyre inner side wall worn

panel at front exhaust bracket holed and corroded, non structural

Pass 20 Aug 2022 85,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bkt broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

covers sills fitted

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 19 Aug 2022 85,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bkt broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

covers sills fitted

front tyres wearing inner edges

orange bulb out on o/s headlamp

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,208 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion

front exhaust bracket broken

rear anti roll bar not positioned correctly, moved to one side, no play on bushes

slight exhaust leak

Fail 27 Jul 2021 83,207 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

both front brake discs have corrosion

front exhaust bracket broken

rear anti roll bar not positioned correctly, moved to one side, no play on bushes

slight exhaust leak

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,659 miles

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

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

slight exhaust leak

Fail 23 Jul 2020 81,659 miles

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

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

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

slight exhaust leak

Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,008 miles

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 78,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft C.V boot leaking grease around clip but boot is secure

Offside Rear Park brake very little effort

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 75,828 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 75,828 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,055 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 28 Jun 2017 73,054 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pads o/s/r low

cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,124 miles

Cover sills fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 69,124 miles

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

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

Cover sills fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,371 miles

headlamp aims at lowest points allowed

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre perished on shoulder areas and cut on outer sidewall

some free play/movement and perishing in nearside and offside front wishbone bushes

some smearing on offside wiper

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,487 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,122 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 61,100 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,946 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,989 miles

advise front brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,402 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,597 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 24,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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R77 ELO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R77 ELO, 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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R77 ELO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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