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YL04 VSN

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,158 mi
Last recorded128,158 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 VSN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 128,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 128,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,369 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 111,644 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,206 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 109,206 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 106,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 102,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 98,852 miles

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 18 Aug 2012 91,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,104 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer wall

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,871 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 69,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 69,583 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 62,328 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 62,276 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,757 miles

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)

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 VSN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VSN, 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 YL04 VSN registered?

YL04 VSN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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