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LL04 ZGU

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,052 mi
Last recorded140,052 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 ZGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 140,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 136,859 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 131,478 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 131,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,809 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 118,809 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,486 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 108,630 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 108,630 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,570 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 98,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,923 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,910 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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LL04 ZGU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LL04 ZGU, 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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LL04 ZGU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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