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RV04 WCJ

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,360 mi
Last recorded155,360 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 WCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 155,360 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s/f and o/s/f headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframes corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under side of vehicle and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2025 153,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 176,710 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 176,706 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 174,595 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 172,809 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2021 171,665 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake just met limit will need attention soon

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2020 168,407 miles

hand brake only just met limits

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

near side rear roll bar slightly bent

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear lower arm worn and inner bush worn off side

Pass 15 Mar 2019 160,545 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle damaged - leaking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 160,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coolant leak coolant bottle damaged - leaking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 150,903 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 141,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 130,732 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 130,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,297 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 106,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 91,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 88,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,610 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,865 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 21 Jul 2009 78,477 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,199 miles

off side drive shaft bearing noisey

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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RV04 WCJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV04 WCJ, 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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RV04 WCJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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