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RA04 YRN

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,535 mi
Last recorded192,535 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 YRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 192,535 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split..

Pass 10 Aug 2023 186,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 181,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 181,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 175,613 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 175,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 170,482 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2020 170,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2019 165,280 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 165,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 158,730 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 152,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 147,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 137,245 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2014 128,671 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 121,151 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 121,151 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 112,147 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to vehicle being loaded

Fail 28 Jul 2012 112,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to vehicle being loaded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 100,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,429 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,879 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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RA04 YRN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RA04 YRN, 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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RA04 YRN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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