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LC04 YPY

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,608 mi
Last recorded96,608 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 YPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 96,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake excessive travel

Pass 23 Jan 2024 93,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 93,745 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 88,695 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 83,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bottom of spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,573 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 82,573 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,382 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,903 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,577 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,662 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,997 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,402 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,458 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,923 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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LC04 YPY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LC04 YPY, 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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LC04 YPY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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