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SM04 BOV

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,710 mi
Last recorded90,710 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 BOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 90,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 90,701 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,514 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)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers and undertrays fitted time of test

Fail 23 Dec 2015 84,422 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers and undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,125 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,602 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,129 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,992 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,929 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,331 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 40,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,927 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 23,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SM04 BOV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc 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 SM04 BOV, 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 SM04 BOV registered?

SM04 BOV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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