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YH54 PGO

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,923 mi
Last recorded151,923 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 PGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 151,923 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

diesel smoke test carried out - clean no reading attained. unable to use rpm sensor - would no read

rear tyres worn thin on inside edges and perished

Fail 30 Nov 2016 151,858 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

diesel smoke test carried out - clean no reading attained. unable to use rpm sensor - would no read

rear tyres worn thin on inside edges and perished

Pass 18 Nov 2015 146,499 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn thin on inside edges

exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket has broken away from exhaust

play in steering rack inner joints

slight fluffing to nearside rear seatbelt webbing

Fail 9 Nov 2015 146,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn thin on inside edges

exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket has broken away from exhaust

play in steering rack inner joints

slight fluffing to nearside rear seatbelt webbing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 132,277 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 132,277 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,374 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2010 77,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2010 77,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,351 miles

Slight corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,351 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to all brake discs

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 PGO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PGO, 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 PGO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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