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YA54 WVT

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,761 mi
Last recorded198,761 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 WVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 198,761 miles

n/s/r link has slight play

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge on limit

Pass 6 Oct 2016 192,268 miles

Front tyres of non standard size

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Fail 4 Oct 2016 192,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front tyres of non standard size

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 178,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 158,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 158,717 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 141,854 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,851 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,351 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm.

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

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

Nearside rear number plate lamp dim.

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 96,247 miles

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

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

n/s registration plate lamp dim

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2009 82,676 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 82,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,625 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,117 miles

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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YA54 WVT is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YA54 WVT, 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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YA54 WVT is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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