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PY04 EKZ

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,082 mi
Last recorded142,082 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 EKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 141,963 miles

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

engine lamp on

Fail 2 Jul 2015 141,963 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 121,022 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,825 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 103,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,129 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 79,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,924 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 67,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 58,390 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,390 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,411 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,328 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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PY04 EKZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY04 EKZ, 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 PY04 EKZ registered?

PY04 EKZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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