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2004 VOLVO V50
General Information
- Registration OV04PXT
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2521cc
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- Expires 12 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 195,266 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 195,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 190,133 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 190,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper lever (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under-tray fitted
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 181,303 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 180,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit broken (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension components corroded
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust corroded in places
- nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- under-tray fitted
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,114 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,209 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022 27 Jun 202618 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 173,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 171,752 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 171,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,602 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020 27 Jun 202620 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,180 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3 mill (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mill (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,014 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,555 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2017 27 Jun 202620 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,882 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,861 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,560 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2014 27 Jun 202618 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 91,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
15 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,142 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 27 Jun 20267 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,354 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2012 27 Jun 202625 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,598 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,625 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2009 27 Jun 202613 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,300 MI
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OV04PXT was registered on 2004-04-14
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