CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE54 VWB

2004 Volvo V50

Red Lpg 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,221 mi
Last recorded157,221 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 VWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 157,221 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 157,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 141,743 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly, tread depth low on inner edges

offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2017 141,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly, tread depth low on inner edges

offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 126,744 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

eml

exhaust flexi poor condition

rear shock dust cover loose & bump stops worn

slight stepping on rear tyres

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,165 miles

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

exhaust flexi in poor condition

n/s/r shock dust cover insecure

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 115,664 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi in poor condition

n/s/r shock dust cover insecure

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,233 miles

nsr shock absorber cover loose

slight uneven tyre wear

Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,990 miles

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

engine management warning light on

suspect power steering pipe leaking

uneven rear tyre wear

Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,990 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on

suspect power steering pipe leaking

uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,794 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 75,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

offside rear tow bar brace bolt loose

offside rear tyre worn unvenly, tread stepped

parking brake lever on offside caliper partially seized

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,004 miles

*** front brake discs worn / lipped ***

*** fuel very low ***

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,860 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 49,903 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,629 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,207 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE54 VWB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE54 VWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE54 VWB?

You can check the full history of YE54 VWB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE54 VWB registered?

YE54 VWB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is YE54 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 VWB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE54 VWB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE54 VWB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.