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MJ04 NYS

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

184,925 mi
Last recorded184,925 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 NYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 184,925 miles

Advise Damp around power steering rack but found no leaks

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

Nearside Rear Advise Surface corrosion to Suspension arm (Spring carrier arm)

Offside Rear Advise Surface corrosion to Suspension arm (Spring carrier arm)

Fail 1 May 2026 184,925 miles

Advise Damp around power steering rack but found no leaks

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Advise Surface corrosion to Suspension arm (Spring carrier arm)

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

Offside Rear Advise Surface corrosion to Suspension arm (Spring carrier arm)

Fail 5 Mar 2026 184,900 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear tow bar mounting area corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 177,542 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner cv gaiter slight split

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 177,541 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner cv gaiter slight split

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 173,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 168,349 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 163,136 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 156,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2021 156,248 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2020 145,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 145,512 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 132,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 116,800 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 104,055 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 88,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner gaiter has a slight leak

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust supported

Fail 4 May 2016 88,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner gaiter has a slight leak

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer walls

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust supported

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,504 miles

exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,067 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 68,720 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 68,698 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,813 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,375 miles

o/s/f tyre edges have some wear.

o/s/f wishbone, rear bush soft and splitting.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,694 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,667 miles

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

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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MJ04 NYS is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MJ04 NYS, 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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MJ04 NYS is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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