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YM04 UPD

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,149 mi
Last recorded70,149 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 UPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,149 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm. and smooth on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm and smooth on inner edges and damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror cover missing but no sharp edges.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 70,148 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear and lens damaged with sharp edges. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm. and smooth on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm and smooth on inner edges and damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror cover missing but no sharp edges.

engine oil level very low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,295 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml on

wipers poor

Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Internal adjusting arm broken (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml on

wipers poor

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,887 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,428 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 40,428 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,246 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 25,242 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,730 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 6 Jul 2007 18,346 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 UPD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 YM04 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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