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YL04 YLC

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,135 mi
Last recorded141,135 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 YLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 141,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear shock absorber very soft-advise to replace

Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 131,221 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 121,077 miles

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

slight wear on brake discs

Fail 30 Oct 2012 121,076 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,507 miles

rear heat shield loose and bracket broken

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,886 miles

ns number plate light inop

nsf fog lamp cracked

nsr shock absorber cover loose

os mirror cracked but does not effect vision

osr anti roll bar link rod slight play

rear heat shield loose

Fail 31 Oct 2009 90,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door mirror cracked,both rear tyres worn on inner edges,rear seat belts not checked due to child seats being fitted and srs light on

Pass 31 Oct 2009 90,653 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s door mirror cracked,both rear tyres worn on inner edges,rear seat belts not checked due to child seats being fitted and srs light on

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,316 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2007 53,370 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,370 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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YL04 YLC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLC, 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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YL04 YLC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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