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HY04 NKU

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,588 mi
Last recorded145,588 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 NKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 145,588 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 145,579 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 136,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 136,881 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 132,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 122,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 112,511 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine bay & undertray covers fitted

Engine noise noted

Exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak noted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,629 miles

front discs slightly lipped

front pads worn very low

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,408 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

PERISHING TO N/S REAR TYRE TREAD

WEAR TO BOTH O/S AND N/S REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSHES

WEAR TO O/S FRONT WISHBONE BUSH

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,732 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner side wall

Fail 19 Jul 2013 90,732 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,174 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,465 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,539 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 43,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,123 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside shoulder

rear tyres worn on inside shoulders

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 NKU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

HY04 NKU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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