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RE04 YYG

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

164,140 mi
Last recorded164,140 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 YYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 164,140 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 164,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 163,654 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 163,654 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 161,738 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 161,738 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 159,455 miles

Offside Front spring corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 156,591 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 156,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 152,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 150,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 150,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 147,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 147,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 142,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded

Front Both road springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both road springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 137,652 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 132,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement twisted)(off centre (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

offside rear Tyre feathered on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 119,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2014 119,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2013 110,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2012 101,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front Brake disc(s) worn

Fail 2 Jun 2010 84,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both No.plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both No.plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2009 74,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 74,438 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 63,980 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 52,249 miles

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

offside rear tyre has inner side wall damage

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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RE04 YYG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RE04 YYG, 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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RE04 YYG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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