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WL04 CLJ

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,417 mi
Last recorded223,417 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 CLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 223,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 220,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper smeary, both blades slight tearing

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2019 203,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 189,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 174,446 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 174,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 158,187 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 158,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 143,727 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 143,573 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 130,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 130,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 116,818 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 116,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 84,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,551 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread low

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,362 miles

Both rear tyres low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,886 miles

small chip in front screen

Fail 5 Apr 2007 24,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

small chips in front screen

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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WL04 CLJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WL04 CLJ, 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 WL04 CLJ registered?

WL04 CLJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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