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AP04 FYY

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,690 mi
Last recorded135,690 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 FYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 135,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 129,922 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 122,990 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 122,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 110,551 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 110,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 101,711 miles

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

full inspection not carried out to nearside and offside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 80,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,062 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,437 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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AP04 FYY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP04 FYY, 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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What year was AP04 FYY registered?

AP04 FYY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is AP04 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 FYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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