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LB04 SXL

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

154,300 mi
Last recorded154,300 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 SXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 154,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 152,387 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished in tread

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

One rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Feb 2024 149,111 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 149,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 145,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 139,208 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front surface rust in suspension turret area

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2022 139,208 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front surface rust in suspension turret area

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2021 136,040 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 131,107 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 125,208 miles

both rear tyres are nearing the end of their lives.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,038 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 119,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,916 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,990 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 106,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,514 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 98,511 miles

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

both rear tyres very low inner edges (change asap)

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,160 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 90,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 24 Oct 2012 81,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,819 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,082 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,880 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 55,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 33,784 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 33,557 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TRYRE VALVE CAP MISSING

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SXL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LB04 SXL, 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 SXL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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