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RK04 EAW

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

122,771 mi
Last recorded122,771 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 EAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 122,771 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 122,771 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 117,847 miles

Rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 110,397 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 104,094 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 101,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 101,234 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust mid section excessively corroded on flange join (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp / joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 96,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp / joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,154 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 91,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,835 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 86,830 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,070 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 22 Sep 2017 73,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,298 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 66,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,844 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have worn uneven on the inside edges

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 23 Sep 2015 58,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have worn uneven on the inside edges

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,708 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel when spun ?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust hanger corroded

nearside front tyre has the edges worn

Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust hanger corroded

nearside front tyre has the edges worn

slight noise from offside rear wheel when spun ?

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,133 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,170 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 39,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,698 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,335 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,418 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,876 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2008 18,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2007 14,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,332 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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RK04 EAW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 RK04 EAW, 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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RK04 EAW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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