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YA04 JWC

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,205 mi
Last recorded137,205 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 JWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 137,205 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 136,988 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,955 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 brake discs deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2020 136,942 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 brake discs deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2018 136,493 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 136,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit and bolt in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 131,821 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2017 131,730 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 127,950 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested, child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2016 127,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested, child seat fitted

rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 122,142 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2015 122,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2014 113,963 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Fail 31 Jan 2014 113,928 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 104,168 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 101,782 miles

inner front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside and nearside rear seatbelts not tested(child seats fitted)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 95,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,262 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,838 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 85,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

nearside rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 73,225 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,988 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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YA04 JWC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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