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RA04 MPE

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,974 mi
Last recorded130,974 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 MPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 130,974 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heatshield insecure v

Pass 1 May 2012 120,722 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain steering/brake and suspension items restricted

Fail 1 May 2012 120,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain steering/brake and suspension items restricted

Fail 16 Nov 2010 106,147 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Brake PAds Low

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm And Wearing On Inner Edge (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Adrift

Slight Movement In Offside Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Ball Joint

Pass 16 Nov 2010 106,147 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Brake PAds Low

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm And Wearing On Inner Edge (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Adrift

Slight Movement In Offside Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Ball Joint

Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 10 May 2008 68,449 miles

Cover sills fitted.

Engien under cover fitted.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engien covers fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2007 52,586 miles

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

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

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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RA04 MPE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA04 MPE, 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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RA04 MPE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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