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YM04 UPA

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,662 mi
Last recorded117,662 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 UPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 117,662 miles

Central Front restricted view under bonnet due to plastic covers

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre cracking on outre wall and centre of tread

Offside Front tyre has slight damage on outer wall

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 117,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front restricted view under bonnet due to plastic covers

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre cracking on outre wall and centre of tread

Offside Front tyre has slight damage on outer wall

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 105,582 miles

Central Rear rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but NOT likely to be miss read

Front both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has cracking on the outer shoulder

Fail 10 Dec 2018 105,582 miles

Central Rear rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but NOT likely to be miss read

Front both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has cracking on the outer shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,407 miles

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

both front tyres have uneven wear

Fail 18 Dec 2017 99,407 miles

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

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

both front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 22 Dec 2016 94,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 86,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,346 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,616 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,445 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,549 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,471 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,026 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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YM04 UPA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YM04 UPA, 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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YM04 UPA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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