MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
park brake performance just met 16%
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm 215/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working led (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side ++ n/s low (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
complete exhaust system in poor condition
front exhaust flexi pipe worn.
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.
n/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge.
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split.
rear number plate deteriorated.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2x holes centre and rear. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
front exhaust flexi pipe worn.
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.
n/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge.
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split.
rear number plate deteriorated.
front exhaust flexible pipe worn.
hand brake effort slightly down o/s/r (advise strip down to see if caliper or cable issue)
n/s/f shock light oil mist.
n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge.
n/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge.
o/s/f inner cv boot (slight leak around clip)
o/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge.
plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
rear number plate water/dirt ingress.
front exhaust flexi pipe worn (slight blow)
shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
slight leak around o/s/f inner cv boot clip.
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
all 4 tyre valves cracking/perished.
front exhaust flexi pipe worn (slight blow)
shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
slight leak around o/s/f inner cv boot clip.
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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OV04 YZM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 OV04 YZM, 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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OV04 YZM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2004.
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