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HG54 LVM

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,391 mi
Last recorded136,391 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 LVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 136,391 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 136,391 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2017 124,012 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2017 124,012 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to perish

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 110,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to perish

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 6 May 2015 100,274 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2015 100,274 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2014 83,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 83,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,840 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 55,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 45,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,009 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 34,818 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,516 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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HG54 LVM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG54 LVM, 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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HG54 LVM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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