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FA04 YYC

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,970 mi
Last recorded133,970 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 133,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 131,052 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 131,052 miles

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

NEARSIDE MAIN BEAM BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED

Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 103,507 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 95,703 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 85,704 miles

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

exhaust rusting

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2012 85,704 miles

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

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

exhaust rusting

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2011 72,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2011 72,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2010 58,983 miles

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

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

front brakes s;light inbalance. slight judder discs

Pass 13 May 2010 58,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 46,537 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 46,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 35,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,753 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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FA04 YYC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 FA04 YYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA04 YYC registered?

FA04 YYC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is FA04 YYC safe to buy?

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