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YC04 TFF

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,558 mi
Last recorded165,558 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 165,558 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 165,307 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 155,412 miles

Offside rear link bar has play in it (bolt might be loose)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 150,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 147,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 145,585 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 145,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 138,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 134,486 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 129,668 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 124,572 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 5 Nov 2013 123,968 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 115,826 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 103,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 90,441 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2010 90,441 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,701 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 59,701 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,300 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 TFF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TFF, 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 TFF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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