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FY04 VZP

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,342 mi
Last recorded177,342 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 177,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 171,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 171,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 162,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm mounting bushes de-bonding from steel outer casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 153,313 miles

Front disc`s in very poor condition

Fail 1 May 2018 153,313 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front disc`s in very poor condition

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2017 143,388 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 127,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords .

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

Offside Front Link arm has slight play in ball joint .

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

Offside Rear Link arm has slight play in ball joint .

Rear Exhaust Heat cover lose .

Fail 20 Apr 2016 127,660 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords .

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

Offside Front Link arm has slight play in ball joint .

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

Offside Rear Link arm has slight play in ball joint .

Rear Exhaust Heat cover lose .

Pass 12 May 2015 110,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 110,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 95,210 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 95,210 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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)

STRONG ADVISE o/s/f lower arm bush in very poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,690 miles

o/s /f wheel bearing some noise

Pass 12 May 2011 67,464 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 58,047 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 58,047 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 46,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,296 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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FY04 VZP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY04 VZP, 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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FY04 VZP is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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