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YL04 FMJ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,032 mi
Last recorded85,032 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 FMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 81,465 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 81,458 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel is missing a wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,209 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,363 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,205 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 56,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 51,907 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,657 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,444 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,327 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 36,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,547 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,167 miles

1.Both rear tyres are cracking badly on outer walls.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,843 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,300 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

near side front tyre has 2 small cut not deep enought to reach the core

Fail 2 Oct 2007 15,300 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

near side front tyre has 2 small cut not deep enought to reach the core

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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YL04 FMJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YL04 FMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL04 FMJ registered?

YL04 FMJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is YL04 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 FMJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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