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HY04 FYE

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,362 mi
Last recorded126,362 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 FYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 126,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,899 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 114,355 miles

covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 114,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 105,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 97,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 97,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,555 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,801 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,205 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 79,193 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 FYE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FYE, 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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What year was HY04 FYE registered?

HY04 FYE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is HY04 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY04 FYE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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