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AO54 YBY

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,373 mi
Last recorded186,373 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 186,373 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 186,373 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 182,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 182,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 178,929 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2018 178,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 173,069 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 173,062 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 166,323 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 166,159 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 157,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 149,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 149,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 132,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc worn

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake disc worn

windsrceen has a stone chip on o/s

Pass 25 Nov 2011 119,493 miles

airbag warning displayed

rear heat shield loose and rubbing on exhaust system

Fail 25 Nov 2011 119,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear heat shield loose and rubbing on exhaust system

Pass 18 Oct 2010 107,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 93,393 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,635 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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AO54 YBY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO54 YBY, 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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AO54 YBY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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