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HG54 LVU

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,846 mi
Last recorded131,846 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 LVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 131,846 miles

O/s door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2022 126,147 miles

Power steering reservoir not fitted properly

Fail 30 Mar 2022 126,146 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering reservoir not fitted properly

Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 120,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 112,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 112,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 94,903 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,362 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 75,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm No tread inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm No tread inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyre Very perished and cracked.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,920 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre has various small splits

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,412 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,435 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,732 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,746 miles

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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HG54 LVU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG54 LVU, 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 HG54 LVU registered?

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

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