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VO54 YLR

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,251 mi
Last recorded102,251 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 YLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 102,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 15 May 2024 99,846 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges stepping slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 97,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 93,577 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2022 93,572 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2021 88,739 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 82,173 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 74,918 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 68,214 miles

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

tyres are scrubbed on inside

Pass 12 May 2017 62,621 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 62,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 56,858 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 56,845 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 48,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 41,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,448 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,679 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,651 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,093 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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VO54 YLR is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VO54 YLR, 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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VO54 YLR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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