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DY04 EPD

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 EPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 96,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 94,425 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 92,778 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,324 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And seepage of grease from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear ALL suspension components are corroded in places

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 91,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size: 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And seepage of grease from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear ALL suspension components are corroded in places

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 89,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL the above, Recommend replacing tyre: Size 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,613 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 84,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated and leaking grease - recommend repair

Offside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated and leaking grease - recommend repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMITS RECOMMEND REPLACING BRAKE PADS SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake sticking, recommend further investigation / adjustment / repair

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 79,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 79,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,777 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 73,777 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 31 Aug 2016 71,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,424 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,182 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 51,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,271 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 44,271 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,867 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge stepping

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,163 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 27,995 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,995 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,784 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 18,394 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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DY04 EPD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DY04 EPD, 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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DY04 EPD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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