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YW04 HYJ

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,782 mi
Last recorded113,782 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 HYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 113,782 miles

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in nsf/osf rack ends

Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,465 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 95,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,170 miles

NSF,OSF,OSR,Tyres wearing uneven

Fail 11 Jul 2012 73,170 miles

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

NSF,OSF,OSR,Tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,025 miles

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,562 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,548 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,248 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 23,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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YW04 HYJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YW04 HYJ, 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 YW04 HYJ registered?

YW04 HYJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is YW04 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 HYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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