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L24 EJL

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,661 mi
Last recorded101,661 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 EJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 101,661 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,947 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 87,880 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,422 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,609 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 78,184 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,175 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 68,288 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 65,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unsure of number plate spacing - benifit given

Pass 10 Aug 2013 61,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,283 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,154 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,541 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,209 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 29,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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L24 EJL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L24 EJL, 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 L24 EJL registered?

L24 EJL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is L24 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L24 EJL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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