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YX04 PUH

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,594 mi
Last recorded138,594 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 PUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,594 miles

Corrosion front lower radiator support bar

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Moderate Pitting And Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 135,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Moderate Pitting And Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 128,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 122,602 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

O/s front bottom ball joint boot burst

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear No plate lamp dim

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Various oil leaks

Fail 16 Dec 2019 112,525 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

O/s front bottom ball joint boot burst

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear No plate lamp dim

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Various oil leaks

Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes swelling under plastic covers

Fail 6 Dec 2018 115,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes swelling under plastic covers

nearside rear caliper hold down spring missing

Pass 21 Nov 2017 107,769 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 104,493 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 104,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,328 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced full of condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe join nuts (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SUSPECT - coolant leaking at radiator

nearside front side marker light is not working

vehicle is smokey (but not dense) at tickover & during acceleration

Fail 25 Feb 2015 98,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

SUSPECT - coolant leaking at radiator

nearside front side marker light is not working

vehicle is smokey (but not dense) at tickover & during acceleration

Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,850 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 94,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,170 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe,rear mounting is broken off

Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,635 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 69,635 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,173 miles

both fron tyres on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,375 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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YX04 PUH is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YX04 PUH, 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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YX04 PUH is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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