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YP04 HYZ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,206 mi
Last recorded105,206 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 HYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 105,206 miles

Front number plate cracked

N/S headlight dull

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Rear number plate faded

Fail 10 May 2017 105,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked

N/S headlight dull

O/S/F tyre pressure low

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Rear number plate faded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,636 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 99,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 205/50/17/93W (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,964 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 87,897 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2014 87,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,605 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 205/50/17 93W.

Pass 9 May 2012 77,667 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted.

no reverse lights working.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 6.5mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

tyre size: 205/50/17 93W.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,967 miles

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

front and rear brake pads look very low.

slight dents to both front wheel rims.

tread depths: both front on 8mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/50/17 93W.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 71,967 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

front and rear brake pads look very low.

slight dents to both front wheel rims.

tread depths: both front on 2mm, n/s/r on 2mm. o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/50/17 93W.

Pass 14 May 2010 63,873 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/50/17 93w

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,974 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 49,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,237 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 43,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,518 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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YP04 HYZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YP04 HYZ, 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 YP04 HYZ registered?

YP04 HYZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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