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YC04 TCX

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,965 mi
Last recorded177,965 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 TCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 177,965 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 16 Aug 2021 169,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 169,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 166,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 159,321 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 155,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2018 155,777 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2017 152,162 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 152,073 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 148,682 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 148,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 145,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 140,616 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 129,683 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 117,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 117,456 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 108,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,936 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 90,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 85,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,304 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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YC04 TCX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YC04 TCX, 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 TCX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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