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RN04 XTX

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,003 mi
Last recorded150,003 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 XTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 150,003 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 149,702 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 146,747 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 143,704 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 143,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 139,948 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 139,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 138,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 135,717 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,988 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 129,982 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 124,507 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 118,498 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,740 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 101,740 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn uneven with nail in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,726 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven/flat spotted

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,880 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 85,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,497 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,167 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,622 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 2.5mm tread depth in centre of tyres

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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RN04 XTX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RN04 XTX, 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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What year was RN04 XTX registered?

RN04 XTX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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