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YJ04 RFW

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,415 mi
Last recorded116,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 RFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 116,415 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered heavily to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 109,804 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,113 miles

All rear suspension showing corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 104,690 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,999 miles

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

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))

Under trays ftd

Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,685 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and wearing to inner edge ()

Offside Front tyre heavily worn to inner edge recommend replacement

Under side showing signs of corrosion

Under trays ftd

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,738 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion to underside of vehicle / rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,590 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre poor condition and splitting to sidewall

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 95,905 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 94,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear anti roll bar drop link slight play

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 94,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre close to limits and damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear anti roll bar drop link slight play

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres heavy wear to inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,803 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 84,199 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 80,861 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated ( Fevered and close to limit in places)

rear brake aplication slightly uneven

Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,923 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 75,393 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 64,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 64,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2008 55,314 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing unevenly

nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy

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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YJ04 RFW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YJ04 RFW, 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 YJ04 RFW registered?

YJ04 RFW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2004.

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