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LC54 ZJY

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,030 mi
Last recorded125,030 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 ZJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 125,030 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner

Fail 20 Nov 2025 125,029 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 118,031 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only made minimum effort

Fail 20 Nov 2023 110,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only made minimum effort

Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,745 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 99,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,261 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,413 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 72,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 67,641 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracking all around

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 67,640 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 91W pirelli (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge worn bold

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracking all around

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,069 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,366 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 58,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,485 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,496 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 46,149 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,581 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 41,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,273 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,654 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 23,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,025 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,012 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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LC54 ZJY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 LC54 ZJY, 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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LC54 ZJY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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