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V50 WKB

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

200,033 mi
Last recorded200,033 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 WKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 200,033 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 194,717 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 189,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 171,281 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 163,087 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 158,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 151,254 miles

ne rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2016 145,926 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 29 May 2015 144,307 miles

nearside front tyrewall cut

Fail 29 May 2015 144,307 miles

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

nearside front tyrewall cut

Pass 22 May 2014 142,120 miles

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

offside front tyrewall damaged

Pass 29 May 2013 138,597 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 126,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 126,263 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,883 miles

n/s/r tyre has a slice in sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,545 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,040 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 34,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 WKB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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