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LF54 YCL

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,889 mi
Last recorded157,889 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 YCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 157,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 145,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,729 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 134,269 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 126,870 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 126,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,276 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2017 113,276 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,345 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 103,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall slightly perished not considered excessive

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,435 miles

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 4 Nov 2014 88,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,115 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 81,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,529 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 66,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,071 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,528 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 50,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,092 miles

nsr tyre has split on side wall (cord not showing)

rear number plate lamps dim

Fail 20 Aug 2007 35,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,189 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 YCL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LF54 YCL, 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 YCL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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