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RL04 VCM

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,714 mi
Last recorded132,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 VCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 132,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 118,926 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 118,186 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2022 114,986 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 111,425 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 111,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,591 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 105,589 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,223 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,601 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 91,761 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,319 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 85,366 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 85,366 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,591 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,480 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,876 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 70,699 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 70,696 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 incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

rear number plate poor

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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RL04 VCM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RL04 VCM, 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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RL04 VCM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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