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HV54 LWP

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

202,167 mi
Last recorded202,167 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 LWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 202,167 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 204,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 185,929 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 177,803 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 177,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 169,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 162,562 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 162,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 156,626 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 150,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 145,868 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 145,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 138,291 miles

advise wear in both front control arm, rear bushes.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 138,291 miles

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

advise wear in both front control arm, rear bushes.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 133,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 133,230 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 126,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 126,681 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 120,210 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 113,088 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 108,734 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 104,336 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 104,336 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,526 miles

chips in windscreen

lipping showing on front discs around edges

Pass 20 Aug 2007 63,235 miles

all tyres wearing low and uneven on treads

large chip in windscreen inside swept area but outside zone A but not bigger than 40mm in zone B

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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HV54 LWP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HV54 LWP, 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 HV54 LWP registered?

HV54 LWP is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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