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OE04 PYD

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,180 mi
Last recorded155,180 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 PYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 155,180 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 155,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play in both n/s/r and o/s/r suspension drop links

Pass 1 Jul 2016 152,659 miles

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension drop link ball joint

Fail 22 Jun 2016 152,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension drop link ball joint

Pass 9 Jul 2015 136,792 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 123,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 117,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cover Fitted Obscuring Battery

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 117,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cover Fitted Obscuring Battery

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)

Offside 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 25 Jun 2012 106,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Wipers poor

Fail 25 Jun 2012 106,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Wipers poor

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,473 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,964 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 83,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 70,067 miles

o/s/f wishbone bush at rear starting to pull away

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 33,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OE04 PYD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OE04 PYD, 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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OE04 PYD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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