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AO54 LZV

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,058 mi
Last recorded175,058 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 LZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 175,058 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 175,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 167,377 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 150,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 135,263 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 120,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,836 miles

Near side front side light marker inop

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Near side front side light marker inop

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 79,770 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,894 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,755 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 64,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

alloys marked

corrosion on exhaust and hangers deteriating

nearside front wiper noisy

nearside rear tyre looks soft

rear wiper torn

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,648 miles

alloys marked

corrosion on exhaust and hangers deteriating

nearside front wiper noisy

nearside rear tyre looks soft

rear wiper torn

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,247 miles

both front tyres v low tread and perished

both rear tyres perished on tread

front brake pads low

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside rear nail in tyre

rear brake pads low

rear wiper torn

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,612 miles

both rear tyres perished

front and rear brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre v low tread and perished

offsdie front tyre low tread and perished

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,191 miles

engine under cover loose

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

rear window scratched

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 LZV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LZV, 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 LZV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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