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AO54 LZB

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,553 mi
Last recorded71,553 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 LZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 71,553 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 71,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,767 miles

Offside Front Back Plate Loose

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,627 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 42,625 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 36,369 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,757 miles

exhaust/flange nuts corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,597 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,104 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,498 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 34,021 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,021 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,157 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 30,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,753 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,384 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 27,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,478 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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AO54 LZB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO54 LZB, 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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AO54 LZB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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