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YD54 KNY

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,149 mi
Last recorded165,149 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 KNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 165,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 156,953 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 156,953 miles

Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Header Tank cracked ()

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 145,610 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 135,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

under body corrosion on some suspension items

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 5 Aug 2017 135,414 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

under body corrosion on some suspension items

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 125,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,118 miles

engine check light is on

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing slightly and have sight play

nearside mirror body cover is missing

nearside rear wheel has a sight rotation noise

offside rear coil spring is corroded

offside rear light lens is cracked sightly

Fail 27 Aug 2015 116,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust fexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine check light is on

front exhaust fexi pipe brackets are broken exhaust is still supported

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing slightly and have sight play

nearside mirror body cover is missing

nearside rear wheel has a sight rotation noise

offside rear coil spring is corroded

offside rear light lens is cracked sightly

Fail 22 Aug 2015 116,083 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front 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)

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

nearside door mirror cover missing ****offside rear lens cracked ****engine management light on****

Pass 30 Aug 2014 104,780 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

will require tracking set when fitting tyres

Fail 28 Aug 2013 95,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

will require tracking set when fitting tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,157 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

front section of exhaust blowing slightly

nearside mirror backing cover missing

Fail 30 Aug 2012 86,157 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

front section of exhaust blowing slightly

nearside mirror backing cover missing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,214 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,825 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 59,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,740 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YD54 KNY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNY, 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 KNY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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