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AK54 YJL

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,739 mi
Last recorded119,739 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 119,739 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 119,739 miles

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

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 1 Jun 2022 116,053 miles

Handbrake just met efficiency

Fail 27 May 2022 116,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel fractured Rim flange piece broken out (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 2 bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake just met efficiency

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Pass 20 May 2021 110,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsr wheel has bad damage

Fail 20 May 2021 110,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsr wheel has bad damage

Pass 29 May 2020 100,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus very badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reduced engine performance warning on the dash

Fail 29 May 2020 100,725 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus very badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reduced engine performance warning on the dash

Pass 3 May 2019 93,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 93,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,104 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NS&OS (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 86,104 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NS&OS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,845 miles

NS&OS Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

NS&OS Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,988 miles

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox NS.

Pass 1 May 2015 60,409 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,717 miles

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Nearside front lower wishbone rear bush split

Screenwasher bottle lid missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,048 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,771 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,200 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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AK54 YJL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AK54 YJL, 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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AK54 YJL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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