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LF54 YCJ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,496 mi
Last recorded145,496 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 YCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 145,496 miles

Coolant level low

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside rear spring corroded

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhausy and all hangers in poor condition

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2020 145,496 miles

Coolant level low

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear spring corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhausy and all hangers in poor condition

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2019 144,727 miles

All nearside rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Both front shock absorbers weeping

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Exhaust system joints & hangers in poor condition

Front headlamps deteriorating

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2018 143,355 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front & rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside front headlamp pattern slightly dim

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear lower suspension link arm inner and outer bushes deteriorating

Offside front shock absorber weeping

Undertray fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 143,283 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated **STRONG ADVISE**

Both rear lower suspension link arm inner and outer bushes deteriorating

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 138,753 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 134,129 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have slight lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,may require attention soon (2.4.G.2)

battery slight loose in box,may require toattention

o/s/f inner cv gaiter has slight damp

Pass 18 Sep 2015 119,439 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 119,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 119,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,077 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,960 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,505 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,471 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 60,470 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,745 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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LF54 YCJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF54 YCJ, 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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LF54 YCJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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