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RV04 ZKB

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,541 mi
Last recorded129,541 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 ZKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,541 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted restricting inspection of vehicles underside

Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,496 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has small stonechips across zones 'A' & 'B'

Fail 23 Mar 2016 116,496 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has small stonechips across zones 'A' & 'B'

Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,989 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 92,073 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 92,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 76,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 76,878 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,001 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,485 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 50,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,909 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2007 33,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,726 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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RV04 ZKB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV04 ZKB, 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 ZKB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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