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LC54 VDM

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

130,975 mi
Last recorded130,975 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 130,975 miles

both offside tyres are near the wear indicators

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,686 miles

both offside tyre tread depths are on 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2023 123,111 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

parking brake efficiency is on 18%

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,080 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 111,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 111,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,325 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,744 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 92,513 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 92,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,808 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,276 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 83,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,290 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,918 miles

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

offside rear tyre becoming stepped on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2012 72,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre becoming stepped on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,812 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 67,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,694 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 59,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,079 miles

O/S/R/ wheel bearing noisey

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,176 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 41,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

headlamp beams low

Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,850 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 30,850 miles

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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LC54 VDM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 LC54 VDM, 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 LC54 VDM registered?

LC54 VDM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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