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YD04 VYN

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,320 mi
Last recorded158,320 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 VYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 158,320 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 158,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from middle & back box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall egged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached is detached from vehicle (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light inop

Pass 16 Jan 2021 147,474 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 144,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 131,854 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 131,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 128,035 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 128,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,084 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 125,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,749 miles

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

exhaust system becoming corroded

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2016 122,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear support bush deteriorated / split / unbonded / excess play / wear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel / tyre fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear support bush worn / unbonded / split / excessive play / wear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake excessively fluctuating both / brake discs corroded to excess (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both brakes low on braking effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

exhaust system becoming corroded

offside front tyre low on pressure

oil level low in engine

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 104,893 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,893 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 94,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 94,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,411 miles

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

exhaust heatshield damaged at rear

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,103 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 74,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,265 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,265 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,503 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,844 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,667 miles

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

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

main beam switch poor

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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YD04 VYN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD04 VYN, 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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YD04 VYN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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