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LB04 DTY

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,033 mi
Last recorded134,033 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 DTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 134,033 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 125,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 114,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pads low on abrasive material

Fail 19 Jan 2017 114,638 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pads low on abrasive material

Pass 1 Dec 2015 104,514 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 104,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 68,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 68,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 58,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2010 51,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2009 43,518 miles

nail found in the offside rear tyre

unable to check rear seatbelts properly child seats in place

Pass 17 May 2008 34,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,179 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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LB04 DTY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB04 DTY, 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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LB04 DTY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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