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LG54 ZLU

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

162,836 mi
Last recorded162,836 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 162,836 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2025 162,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 31 Aug 2024 154,429 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

handbrake efficiency just passed on 16% which is the pass limit

Fail 31 Aug 2024 154,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

handbrake efficiency just passed on 16% which is the pass limit

Pass 18 Aug 2023 145,992 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Sep 2022 140,409 miles

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

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 20 Aug 2022 140,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Aug 2021 134,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

handbrake efficiency passed on 18%, pass limit is 16%

Fail 30 Jul 2021 133,710 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 127,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges esp. inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges esp. inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges esp. inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges esp. inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

center exhaust shield loose

parking brake efficiency 16%, nearside low

Fail 21 Aug 2020 127,385 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges esp. inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges esp. inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges esp. inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges esp. inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

center exhaust shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 106,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,557 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 92,557 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2017 87,718 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

n/s and o/s rear roll bar links have play

Fail 24 Jul 2017 87,711 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,949 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 85,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2011 58,446 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,446 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 44,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,481 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 ZLU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LG54 ZLU, 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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LG54 ZLU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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