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HN04 ZYZ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,474 mi
Last recorded186,474 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 ZYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 186,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 178,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 178,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 178,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 174,653 miles

Exhaust front flexi section breaking and leaking to the limits

Nearside dip beam light output reduced. On the limits

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder area and the outer shoulder area is badly perished.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 165,619 miles

Front exhaust flexi section has deteriorated and is leaking near to the limits

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on the shoulder areas

Nearside headlamp dip beam image / light output is poor. suspect a bulb is not fitted / located correctly

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the shoulders. inner shoulder has worn through to the inner layer of rubber

Offside Rear lamp assembly has a side light bulb not working

Fail 26 Oct 2018 165,619 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi section has deteriorated and is leaking near to the limits

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on the shoulder areas

Nearside headlamp dip beam image / light output is poor. suspect a bulb is not fitted / located correctly

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the shoulders. inner shoulder has worn through to the inner layer of rubber

Offside Rear lamp assembly has a side light bulb not working

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 154,867 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms have play in the bushes

n/s front tyre has worn smooth on both shoulders and is at the limit in places, 205 50 17w

Pass 27 Oct 2016 149,264 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2016 149,264 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,193 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear nail in tyre

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 146,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger corroded (7.1.1)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear nail in tyre

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 143,294 miles

Exhaust bracket broken on rear link pipe

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 143,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bracket broken on rear link pipe

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2013 116,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 116,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,250 miles

minor chips in windscreen

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low on tread and wearing uneven

Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,250 miles

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

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

both rear inner side lights in-op

minor chips in windscreen

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low on tread and wearing uneven

Pass 24 Oct 2009 47,838 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,293 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 40,293 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,031 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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HN04 ZYZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN04 ZYZ, 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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HN04 ZYZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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