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YY04 UNW

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,737 mi
Last recorded183,737 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 UNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 183,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 180,631 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 177,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 166,110 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 166,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 154,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 140,561 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 131,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 120,695 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 120,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 110,146 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 101,151 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 90,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 90,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 89,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear no. plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,171 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 83,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,423 miles

slight wear on front tyre inner edges.

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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YY04 UNW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY04 UNW, 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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What year was YY04 UNW registered?

YY04 UNW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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