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YJ04 ZJW

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,288 mi
Last recorded121,288 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 ZJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 121,288 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)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,488 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 107,759 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,551 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 95,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,932 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,136 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 76,069 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,101 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 64,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,694 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 56,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,159 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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YJ04 ZJW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZJW, 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 ZJW registered?

YJ04 ZJW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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