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LA04 RZC

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,938 mi
Last recorded81,938 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 RZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,938 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 81,262 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front head lamp lens damaged - aim/output not affected

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,517 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 80,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened inner , marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 80,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,837 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,316 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 74,622 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,293 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2013 68,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,543 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 17 Nov 2012 67,531 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 65,084 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,315 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,350 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear door does'nt open

Fail 11 Jul 2009 54,308 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres heavly worn on inner edges indicating a geometry fault

o/s rear door does'nt open

Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,919 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 46,918 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,034 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 36,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LA04 RZC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LA04 RZC, 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 LA04 RZC registered?

LA04 RZC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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