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OE04 YDR

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,135 mi
Last recorded86,135 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 YDR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,393 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 80,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 74,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 65,638 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 65,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,650 miles

nut at n/s/r wheel damaged

o/s headlamp detierated

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Fail 15 Dec 2021 55,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nut at n/s/r wheel damaged

o/s headlamp detierated

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,982 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 46,976 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 44,982 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front number plate is slightly damaged / cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2019 44,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front number plate is slightly damaged / cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,936 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2018 37,936 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 36,625 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,309 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 35,855 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,131 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,212 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,971 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,693 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,143 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,989 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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OE04 YDR is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OE04 YDR, 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 OE04 YDR registered?

OE04 YDR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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