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WP04 HWW

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,816 mi
Last recorded157,816 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 HWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 157,816 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 157,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 156,011 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 155,994 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 149,277 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 144,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 140,911 miles

slight exhaust blow to front pipe [advice]

Fail 16 Aug 2019 140,899 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow to front pipe [advice]

Pass 30 Aug 2018 139,171 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 139,169 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,384 miles

Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2017 126,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 121,378 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2015 116,062 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 116,062 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 110,240 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 102,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2013 102,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 May 2012 95,444 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 95,444 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 90,076 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 78,526 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 68,020 miles

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 23 May 2008 54,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 42,202 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)

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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WP04 HWW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WP04 HWW, 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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WP04 HWW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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