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YE04 TVL

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,665 mi
Last recorded194,665 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 TVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 194,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

fan belt worn and perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

steering inner tie rods corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 194,665 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

steering inner tie rods corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

fan belt worn and perishing

Fail 2 Oct 2017 194,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 187,305 miles

All four brake discs lipped and corroded

All four tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 173,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 173,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 156,286 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 150,153 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 150,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 121,429 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 121,429 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 120,427 miles

O/S wing mirror is cracked, need new cover,

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 120,427 miles

O/S wing mirror is cracked, need new cover,

Pass 24 Jun 2010 100,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,919 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,529 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 75,529 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,861 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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YE04 TVL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YE04 TVL, 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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What year was YE04 TVL registered?

YE04 TVL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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