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LR54 SBV

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,945 mi
Last recorded143,945 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 SBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 143,945 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 143,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 139,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 135,720 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 132,249 miles

Rear both exhaust mounts hangers are corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 126,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perishing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 126,517 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perishing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 119,734 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 119,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 115,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 99,993 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,284 miles

park brake only 20% may require repair or adjustment

Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,595 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,277 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,740 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 69,735 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,819 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,204 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 35,204 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 26,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,287 miles

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

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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LR54 SBV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LR54 SBV, 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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LR54 SBV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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