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Y78 CAV

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,455 mi
Last recorded181,455 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 CAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 181,455 miles

both front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2025 166,703 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 166,703 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 158,355 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Fail 6 Apr 2024 158,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Pass 20 Mar 2023 145,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 138,926 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 131,035 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 115,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,491 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,037 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,563 miles

front reg.plate condition poor

Fail 1 Apr 2009 49,553 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front reg.plate condition poor

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,101 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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Y78 CAV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y78 CAV, 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 Y78 CAV registered?

Y78 CAV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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