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YR54 ELO

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,824 mi
Last recorded138,824 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 ELO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 138,824 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 138,824 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 127,608 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 114,191 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres low on tread.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 114,191 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front and offside rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 101,923 miles

Engine servie lamp illuminated.

Exhaust system hangers deteriorated.

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 101,923 miles

Engine servie lamp illuminated.

Exhaust system hangers deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,079 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,444 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,302 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

travel in handbrake

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,636 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,184 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,183 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,061 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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YR54 ELO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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