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VF04 HHB

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,639 mi
Last recorded136,639 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 HHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 136,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

steering arms have slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2022 136,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

steering arms have slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2021 130,405 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides moderate fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have heavy edge wear near to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear brake slight lagging in operation

Parking brake stiff and has poor efforts

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides moderate fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 130,404 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides moderate fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have heavy edge wear near to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear brake slight lagging in operation

Parking brake stiff and has poor efforts

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides moderate fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 125,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front TRACK ROD ENDS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN HEATED UP.

Nearside Rear WHEEL NUT IN POOR CONDITION.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 125,789 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure FLEXIPIPE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front TRACK ROD ENDS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN HEATED UP.

Nearside Rear WHEEL NUT IN POOR CONDITION.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,366 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,365 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,733 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,159 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 73,700 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,652 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,922 miles

Coolent level low topped up prior to test

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 63,922 miles

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

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

Coolent level low topped up prior to test

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,964 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 46,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 46,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,485 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,626 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres/sidewalls perishing slightly.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,060 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 14,509 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 8,443 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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VF04 HHB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VF04 HHB, 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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VF04 HHB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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