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YC04 TBZ

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,487 mi
Last recorded145,487 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 TBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 145,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 137,898 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2021 127,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 119,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 109,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,141 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 102,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,346 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,594 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,616 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,410 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 71,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 71,482 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,064 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 59,587 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 53,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,088 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has two cuts on sidewall but not reaching ply/chords

nearside rear tyre has a sidewall cut not reaching the ply or chords

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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YC04 TBZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc 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 YC04 TBZ, 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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YC04 TBZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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