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RY04 VYG

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,083 mi
Last recorded185,083 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 VYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 185,083 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 180,849 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 171,815 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2013 171,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 162,846 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 155,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 146,105 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 139,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 130,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 122,680 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 VYG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RY04 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

RY04 VYG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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