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FY04 YOE

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,241 mi
Last recorded153,241 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 YOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 153,241 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 160,937 miles

coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (border line pass)

offside head-light aim low

oil leak

parking brake weak (border line pass)

slight corrosion underside

Pass 23 Jun 2017 151,243 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion underside

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 24 Jun 2016 138,009 miles

rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 21 May 2015 127,068 miles

front tyres worn/perished

Pass 13 May 2014 117,834 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

aux belt deteriorated

slight misting of oil around nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 13 May 2014 117,834 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

aux belt deteriorated

slight misting of oil around nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 15 May 2013 99,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

muddy underside

Fail 10 May 2013 99,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

muddy underside

Pass 15 May 2012 82,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

tyres perished

Fail 11 May 2012 82,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,852 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,278 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 24,209 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 YOE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY04 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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