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YH54 MZU

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,474 mi
Last recorded231,474 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 MZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 231,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake backplate corroded.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2022 225,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge visible tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 225,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge visible tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 219,379 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f inner starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

both rear s/abs outer top casings adrift

Fail 22 Apr 2021 219,379 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f inner starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f replace bulb at test h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

both rear s/abs outer top casings adrift

Pass 9 Apr 2020 213,260 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 213,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 200,799 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress to rear no plate (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge and slight outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 183,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f outer pad (3.5.1g)

Road wheel slightly damaged n/s/r inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear s/absorber outer casings adrift

condensation in n/s/f headlight

front no plate deteriating

Fail 24 Apr 2018 183,996 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r cut to cords 205/50/zr17 w rated (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f outer pad (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. n/s/f adjust at time of test (1.8)

Road wheel slightly damaged n/s/r inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear s/absorber outer casings adrift

condensation in n/s/f headlight

front no plate deteriating

Pass 25 Apr 2017 167,646 miles

n/s/r wheel rim has some damage to inner rim

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 148,838 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 148,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 134,490 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 121,202 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

front discs lipped

front pads 80 percent wear

Pass 9 Apr 2014 121,202 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

front discs lipped

front pads 80 percent wear

Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,211 miles

rusting to n/s/r disc face

Fail 16 Apr 2013 105,211 miles

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

rusting to n/s/r disc face

Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,232 miles

Damage to O/S/F door

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,249 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,635 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 43,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,538 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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YH54 MZU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YH54 MZU, 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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YH54 MZU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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