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LG54 YBW

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,890 mi
Last recorded53,890 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 53,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 52,295 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 47,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 43,176 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,830 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,768 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,614 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 30,614 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,509 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 28,509 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,680 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,256 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 21,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,676 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,327 miles

cut in offside front tyre on outer wall

front wipers starting to smear

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2008 14,327 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in offside front tyre on outer wall

front wipers starting to smear

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,760 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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LG54 YBW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LG54 YBW, 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 LG54 YBW registered?

LG54 YBW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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