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YH54 UUL

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,800 mi
Last recorded64,800 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 UUL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 64,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 63,764 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 62,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 61,471 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,925 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,820 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,859 miles

front number plate deterioated

Fail 1 Oct 2013 48,843 miles

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

front number plate deterioated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,958 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,319 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,341 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,569 miles

small cut in passenger side front outer sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,859 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 22,859 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 UUL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUL, 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 YH54 UUL registered?

YH54 UUL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YH54 UUL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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