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LE04 FJU

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,642 mi
Last recorded117,642 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 FJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 117,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

dip beam warning on dash

front suspension clonking

n/s dip beam dim

o/s/f top mount creaking slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2019 117,539 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front suspension clonking

info warning lamp lit

nearside dip beam dim

nearside front wheel buckled distorting tyre & worn badly on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,537 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering testable components

Fail 26 Jul 2018 102,537 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering testable components

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2017 74,515 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 66,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 65,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,987 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,275 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 60,078 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,726 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,433 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 26,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,727 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,507 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,245 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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LE04 FJU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FJU, 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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LE04 FJU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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