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HY04 FJN

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,878 mi
Last recorded180,878 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 FJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 180,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 180,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 167,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 154,772 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 142,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 131,154 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,496 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,598 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 105,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,090 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,461 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 82,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,756 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,779 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,548 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear

O/S H/Light dipped aim alignment ON lower limit

O/S/F tyre getting abit worn at inner tread edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,589 miles

Front brake pads appear low but servicable.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Front tyres show wear at inner edges.

Rear brake pads appear low but servicable.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 44,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s rear tyre slightly stepped

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,239 miles

advise both front tyres worn inner

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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HY04 FJN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY04 FJN, 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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HY04 FJN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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