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YD54 KNW

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,375 mi
Last recorded140,375 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 KNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 140,375 miles

Nearside headlamp dip beam slightly dim

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 1 Feb 2017 140,352 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside headlamp dip beam slightly dim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 18 Feb 2016 125,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Feb 2016 125,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge 205/50/17

Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,845 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 8 Apr 2015 113,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,958 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 103,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,495 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 3mm

Fail 27 Mar 2013 92,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,605 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,916 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,635 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 30 Jul 2008 41,255 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,014 miles

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

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

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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YD54 KNW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD54 KNW, 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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YD54 KNW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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