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LE04 FHV

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,532 mi
Last recorded146,532 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 FHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 146,532 miles

nearside front alloy wheel damaged but not effecting the tyre

offside and nearside front iner tyre tread wearing

offside rear iner tyre tread wearing (suspect tyre swaped from nearside rear

Fail 7 Feb 2012 146,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front alloy wheel damaged but not effecting the tyre

nearside rear inner tyre tread wearing

offside and nearside front iner tyre tread wearing

Fail 2 Feb 2011 136,260 miles

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

all tyres low and parking brake travel advised

Pass 2 Feb 2011 136,260 miles

all tyres low and parking brake travel advised

Pass 3 Feb 2010 126,720 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 126,716 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 91,559 miles

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

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)

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight distort o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2008 89,322 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 76,826 miles

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

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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LE04 FHV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LE04 FHV, 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 LE04 FHV registered?

LE04 FHV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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