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V50 SPO

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,292 mi
Last recorded159,292 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 SPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 159,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 143,996 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 143,988 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 124,232 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 122,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 121,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip securing boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3" band centre of blade not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm broken off suspension leg (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cable tie securing boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on front to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning orange side marker lamp inop on side of headlamp unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper posible radiator leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where exhaust front to rear pipe enters exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm or less stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top securing nut through suspension arm loose slighty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 104,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,237 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 86,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder close to the base cord

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on the inner shoulder

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,957 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 72,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,810 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,088 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 63,088 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 56,025 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,173 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,487 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 SPO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SPO, 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 V50 SPO registered?

V50 SPO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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