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DY54 SYG

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,512 mi
Last recorded146,512 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 SYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 146,512 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread but no ply or cords are exposed at present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 145,785 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2017 136,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 131,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 128,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 120,308 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 120,308 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2012 106,926 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2012 106,922 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,310 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut outer wall x2

rear indicators going white

screen chipped right corner

Pass 6 Nov 2010 91,043 miles

front pads wearing

nearside front tyre outerwall cut no cords showing

Fail 6 Nov 2010 91,043 miles

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

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

front pads wearing

nearside front tyre outerwall cut no cords showing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 87,735 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 73,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,969 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,724 miles

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

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

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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DY54 SYG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY54 SYG, 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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DY54 SYG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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