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YA04 BYT

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

203,427 mi
Last recorded203,427 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 BYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 203,427 miles

Central Front front subframe corroded

Central Rear rear subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 202,632 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 200,899 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 200,897 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 200,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 200,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 193,463 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 193,456 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 178,823 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 163,968 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 153,837 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 153,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 144,815 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 136,892 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 136,892 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 128,399 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 114,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2012 114,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 102,431 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 88,211 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,379 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 75,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 60,119 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated

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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YA04 BYT is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YA04 BYT, 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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YA04 BYT is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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