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V50 PUB

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,415 mi
Last recorded136,415 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 PUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 136,415 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 132,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 128,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 128,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 126,437 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint rusty/thin and cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 126,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint rusty/thin and cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring sat on half a coil from the old spring

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 123,922 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 123,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 120,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,601 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,859 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at the joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 109,845 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at the joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,016 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 106,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak expansion tank split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,339 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 100,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 93,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust brackets corroded, but secure.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 93,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust brackets corroded, but secure.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,997 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,448 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,222 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,093 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 4 Jul 2008 28,256 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,159 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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V50 PUB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V50 PUB, 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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V50 PUB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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