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VA04 VVY

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

285,116 mi
Last recorded285,116 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 VVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 285,116 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 285,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 277,623 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 269,005 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/17 & cracking ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 268,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/17 & cracking ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 259,120 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

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

Power steering rack has a slight leak

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing

Fail 5 Oct 2022 259,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

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

Power steering rack has a slight leak

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2021 250,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 246,798 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight power steering leak noted into offside rack gaiter

Fail 30 Sep 2020 246,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre cracking

Slight power steering leak noted into offside rack gaiter

Pass 25 Apr 2019 227,611 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 25 Apr 2019 227,611 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 211,466 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 211,466 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 188,941 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 188,941 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 163,009 miles

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

Some play in steering cloumn

Fail 11 May 2016 163,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Some play in steering cloumn

Pass 1 May 2015 136,325 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear seats.

Fail 1 May 2015 136,325 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear seats.

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

Pass 16 May 2014 109,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 91,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 87,862 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front reg plate delaminating

Fail 14 Apr 2010 82,816 miles

front reg plate delaminating

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 74,572 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)

n/s/r tyre has cuts in it

o/s/r tyre has cuts in it

Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,764 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,041 miles

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

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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VA04 VVY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VA04 VVY, 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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VA04 VVY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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