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AV54 YVB

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,350 mi
Last recorded165,350 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 YVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 165,350 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 158,958 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 158,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Boot lid component insecure struts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 157,591 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 157,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 154,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 154,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 146,349 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 146,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly -no beam focus (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly - no beam focus. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 142,461 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 135,862 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 130,169 miles

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

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

oil level low

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 16 Mar 2017 116,192 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly more on inside edges

both rear tyres getting low mesured between 2.4 & 3.1mm

Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,230 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in tread

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 15 Mar 2016 109,227 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in tread

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,970 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Mar 2013 85,347 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,069 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,637 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 11 Apr 2009 55,903 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 55,903 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 46,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,144 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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AV54 YVB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV54 YVB, 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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AV54 YVB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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