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RY04 UFX

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,301 mi
Last recorded127,301 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 UFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,301 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 127,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 120,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 120,432 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Sep 2014 105,388 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cut on outer side wall but not down to cord

o/s front fog not working

Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,611 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cut on outer side walls but not down to cord

o/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 5 Sep 2013 94,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cut on outer side walls but not down to cord

o/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,300 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

o/s front fog lamp not working

o/s front tyre outer side wall cut but not down to cord

Fail 5 Sep 2011 77,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

o/s front fog lamp not working

o/s front tyre outer side wall cut but not down to cord

Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front fog lamp insecure

o/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,752 miles

o/s front fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front fog lamp insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,435 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,322 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,699 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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RY04 UFX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RY04 UFX, 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 RY04 UFX registered?

RY04 UFX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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