MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Engine covers & undertrays fitted.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated
exhaust system becoming corroded
underside / components showing general corrosion
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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?
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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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