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C4 LGJ

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,096 mi
Last recorded107,096 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 LGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear o/s and front o/s tyres are starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Aug 2014 107,094 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear o/s and front o/s tyres are starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,684 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges wearing thin

Fail 15 Aug 2013 96,416 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges wearing thin

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,018 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 92,861 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,159 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,178 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 69,178 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,662 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 46,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,389 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 31,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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C4 LGJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C4 LGJ, 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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What year was C4 LGJ registered?

C4 LGJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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