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YT54 PHK

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 PHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 91,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 89,378 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 87,579 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,355 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,116 miles

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,303 miles

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,367 miles

Rear suspension bump stops detriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,241 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 71,241 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,039 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,008 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,094 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,911 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,379 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 12,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 10,008 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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YT54 PHK is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YT54 PHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT54 PHK registered?

YT54 PHK is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is YT54 PHK safe to buy?

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