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AO54 LZD

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,515 mi
Last recorded138,515 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 LZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 138,515 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 138,508 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned Unable to view from rear position (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front axle brake pads (inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 128,271 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 116,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,268 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 103,266 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,464 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 82,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,973 miles

emits smoke from exhaust at idle

Fail 20 Aug 2015 65,973 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

emits smoke from exhaust at idle

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread depths low (both 2mm), and outer sidewalls worn and cut

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls worn

rear brake pads getting low

vehicle emits slight smoke at idle

Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs and pads worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,824 miles

brake discs very slightly worn (lipped)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and outer sidewall perishing

rear number plate delaminating

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,142 miles

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished and tread depths low

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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AO54 LZD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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