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OY04 YEF

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,468 mi
Last recorded95,468 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 YEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,468 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 May 2013 75,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,787 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 58,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 21 May 2010 51,433 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 51,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,856 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,050 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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OY04 YEF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OY04 YEF, 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 OY04 YEF registered?

OY04 YEF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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