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YG54 RVV

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,156 mi
Last recorded116,156 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 RVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 116,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox and clutch noisey

Fail 20 Mar 2020 116,154 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox and clutch noisey

Pass 25 Mar 2019 165,689 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2019 165,674 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,307 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 86,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear rubbing noise from wheel on rotation

Rear both reverse lights inoperative

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,244 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,628 miles

oil leak engine bay

Fail 30 Mar 2016 82,628 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leaking engine bay

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,270 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2015 74,270 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2014 72,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,020 miles

Both front tyres under inflated

Nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,760 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 64,760 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 60,255 miles

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

Nearside 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)

front brake disc getting low

Fail 30 Dec 2010 60,255 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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)

front brake disc getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,766 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,619 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,567 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,833 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 40,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YG54 RVV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YG54 RVV, 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 YG54 RVV registered?

YG54 RVV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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