CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY54 AKJ

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,641 mi
Last recorded146,641 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 AKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 146,641 miles

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

both front tyre low on inner edges

rear exhaust hanger broke

rear shock dust covers adrift

Fail 11 Feb 2019 146,641 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyre low on inner edges

rear exhaust hanger broke

rear shock dust covers adrift

Pass 6 Jan 2018 142,192 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 May 2016 139,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

handbrake just met requirements

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 May 2016 139,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 135,143 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 135,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 126,784 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 126,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 3 May 2013 121,124 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall perished, splitting

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 113,594 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 105,655 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 105,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 97,442 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 87,312 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,233 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 73,227 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY54 AKJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY54 AKJ, 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

How do I check the history of YY54 AKJ?

You can check the full history of YY54 AKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY54 AKJ registered?

YY54 AKJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is YY54 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY54 AKJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY54 AKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY54 AKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.