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AV04 WYK

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,477 mi
Last recorded166,477 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 WYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 166,477 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 160,917 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 17 Aug 2018 148,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 147,443 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 139,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 130,962 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 130,962 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 122,352 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 122,352 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,942 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres on/near limit..poor

Fail 11 Aug 2014 115,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres on/near limit..poor

Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre worn unevenly and worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery insecure

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2012 87,128 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery insecure

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 66,679 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 43,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 29,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,509 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 29,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear washer n/w

rear wiper split

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 WYK is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 AV04 WYK, 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 WYK is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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