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AV04 WYJ

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,110 mi
Last recorded164,110 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 WYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 164,110 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 159,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 159,304 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 150,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 141,491 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2018 141,491 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 130,880 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp pattern deteriorating

Fail 28 Jan 2016 120,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp pattern deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,099 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 99,364 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 99,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 89,371 miles

Crack in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,624 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,777 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,721 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,556 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,471 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,202 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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AV04 WYJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV04 WYJ, 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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AV04 WYJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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