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WN04 XZU

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

159,038 mi
Last recorded159,038 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 XZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 159,038 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 159,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 151,732 miles

corroded under the car

Fail 16 Oct 2021 151,732 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

corroded under the car

Fail 10 Aug 2021 151,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 151,642 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 151,642 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 150,177 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 150,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 146,461 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 146,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 143,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 138,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just over wear bars and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 138,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger corroded off (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just over wear bars and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 134,514 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and just over wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 134,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and just over wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 130,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 130,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 115,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 106,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 97,866 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 97,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 94,476 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 94,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,066 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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WN04 XZU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WN04 XZU, 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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WN04 XZU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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