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AV04 LFF

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,097 mi
Last recorded167,097 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 LFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 167,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 167,095 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 159,122 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe and all rear suspension components corroded and covered in a black underseal.

Pass 30 Dec 2020 153,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 151,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 146,789 miles

front pipe bracket broken but still supported

Pass 31 Jan 2018 139,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3.5 mm but wearing low on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 131,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3.5 mm but wearing low on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 121,210 miles

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts do to dog cover.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 121,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts do to dog cover.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 112,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 103,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 94,107 miles

Both rear bump stops worn and splt.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,107 miles

Both rear bump stops worn and splt.

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 5 Apr 2012 85,000 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,509 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,057 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,101 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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AV04 LFF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV04 LFF, 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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AV04 LFF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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