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RE04 YZD

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,135 mi
Last recorded150,135 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 YZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 150,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner /outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 149,967 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner /outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 141,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker dust boot adrift

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 141,138 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shocker dust boot adrift

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 131,145 miles

slight play in osr drop link

Fail 24 Oct 2016 131,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in osr drop link

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,664 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 109,658 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,051 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 83,980 miles

childs seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 437,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,813 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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RE04 YZD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YZD, 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 YZD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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