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YR54 EKV

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,336 mi
Last recorded172,336 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 EKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 172,336 miles

exhaust corroded

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Fail 25 May 2015 168,954 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 168,954 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 165,570 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

screw in offside rear tyre on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 162,799 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 162,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 155,131 miles

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2012 155,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2010 135,870 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2009 120,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 103,436 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 98,031 miles

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged.

Rear brake pads low.

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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YR54 EKV 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 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 YR54 EKV, 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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YR54 EKV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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