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V6 AFW

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

229,713 mi
Last recorded229,713 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 AFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 229,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 228,393 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight play will need adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 224,127 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 218,934 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 212,220 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 206,522 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 201,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 190,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 183,149 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 183,149 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 174,317 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 165,982 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 157,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

offside and nearside rear tyres have worn bald on the inner edges

Fail 5 Jan 2015 157,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

offside and nearside rear tyres have worn bald on the inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 147,465 miles

advise both rear tyre valves splitting

advise condesation near side front head lamp

advise near side front orange marker light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2013 137,916 miles

advise both rear tyres distorted & out off shape on inner edges

advise uneven tyre wear front tyres

Fail 4 Jan 2013 137,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

advise both rear tyres distorted & out off shape on inner edges

advise uneven tyre wear front tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2012 127,179 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)

advise exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jan 2011 117,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2011 117,085 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2009 107,730 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 9 Dec 2009 107,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,085 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 10 Jan 2008 92,314 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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V6 AFW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V6 AFW, 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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V6 AFW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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