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RY04 VZS

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,537 mi
Last recorded85,537 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 VZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 85,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,119 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 85,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 83,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,334 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,790 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 70,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,424 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,065 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,904 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)

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 VZS is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

RY04 VZS is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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The MOT history for RY04 VZS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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