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LM54 KME

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,523 mi
Last recorded110,523 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 KME
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 110,523 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp loose on the top (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 110,521 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp loose on the top (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 105,858 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,715 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked.

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 17 Feb 2021 89,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror cracked.

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 88,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,653 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 80,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,031 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 73,031 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 67,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,980 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,827 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,860 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,176 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 44,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,471 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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LM54 KME is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LM54 KME, 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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LM54 KME is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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