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RY04 VYF

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

199,430 mi
Last recorded199,430 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 VYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 199,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 187,857 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

middle heat shield deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2017 187,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

middle heat shield deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 171,977 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2016 171,977 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 143,457 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 143,457 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 133,520 miles

rear ryres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2014 133,518 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear ryres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2013 128,473 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,605 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 109,605 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,515 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,025 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 79,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,100 miles

Advise on o/s/r and n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2008 58,733 miles

Advise on n/s/f tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Fail 12 Jul 2008 58,733 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Advise on n/s/f tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2007 45,256 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 45,256 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front an rear discs appear too be lipped slightly

front brake pads are clearly low

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 VYF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

RY04 VYF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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