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SV54 YKR

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,548 mi
Last recorded181,548 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 YKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 181,548 miles

Crack in windscreen

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2016 181,545 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Crack in windscreen

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2015 172,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2014 161,534 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 161,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 136,672 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 136,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2012 123,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 109,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2010 95,329 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 2 Mar 2009 83,212 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2008 70,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 70,560 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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SV54 YKR is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SV54 YKR, 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 SV54 YKR registered?

SV54 YKR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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