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YM04 YXG

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

187,831 mi
Last recorded187,831 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 187,831 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 179,928 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

tyre size 205/50x17

Fail 28 Nov 2019 179,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

tyre size 205/50x17

Pass 9 Nov 2018 168,231 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 157,731 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have small cuts in tread and distorted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 147,572 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres distorted

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 147,572 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres distorted

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,333 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,016 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 105,339 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 91,523 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,463 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,764 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,281 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 71,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 62,698 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,975 miles

Rear 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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YM04 YXG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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