2004 Volvo V50 2.4L Petrol · RV04 GPY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent MOT test on October 30 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just nine days prior on October 21 2025. Because the failure record lists no specific defects, it suggests a minor administrative or easily rectified technical issue rather than a systemic mechanical or structural failure. The consecutive clean passes from 2022 through 2024 indicate that the vehicle has maintained its baseline safety standards regularly. At 149,269 miles, the Volvo has averaged approximately 6,785 miles per year over its twenty-two year lifespan. This low mileage is consistent with light annual use, suggesting the car has not been subjected to extreme motorway stress or drivetrain strain. The data shows a regular annual testing pattern, indicating a proactive approach to legal compliance, which is vital for an older vehicle where age-related degradation often replaces mileage-wear. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and lower suspension, as the vehicle is nearing three decades. While the MOT history is clean of advisories, older vehicles of this model frequently suffer from corrosion on the rear wheel arches and sills. Inspect the rubber components in the suspension and engine mounts for cracking, as low mileage can sometimes lead to materials hardening over time rather than wearing. Verify the brake condition for binding calipers or thin discs, given the record does not detail the specific state of these consumable components between tests.