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SH04 RAJ

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,308 mi
Last recorded113,308 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 RAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 113,308 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 112,397 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

coolant bottle damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2023 111,805 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,693 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 May 2019 108,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2018 106,240 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 May 2018 106,226 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2017 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2017 104,825 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 May 2016 103,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2015 101,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,832 miles

front wiperblades smearing screen

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and has a puncture in centre of tread

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,558 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 94,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 90,423 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 90,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,811 miles

front and rear brake discs has slight wear

Pass 26 May 2009 74,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 60,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,047 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SH04 RAJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SH04 RAJ, 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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SH04 RAJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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