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RJ04 ZHY

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,835 mi
Last recorded136,835 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 ZHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 136,835 miles

Engine coolant bottle perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Light misting oil from steering rack.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 136,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant bottle perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Light misting oil from steering rack.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 134,110 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlight dull.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack has a light misting of oil. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 131,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm & bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp dull.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 128,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 128,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,782 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 117,620 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,830 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,607 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,618 miles

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

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

brake pedal antislip pad slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2013 102,218 miles

brake pedal antislip pad slightly worn

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 8 May 2012 96,922 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,415 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2009 60,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 47,752 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,652 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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RJ04 ZHY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ04 ZHY, 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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RJ04 ZHY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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