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LR54 YOV

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,630 mi
Last recorded144,630 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 YOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 144,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 133,119 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 133,062 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 120,088 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 120,087 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,264 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 116,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 113,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,939 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))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 108,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,120 miles

Nearside Rear & o/s/f tyres tread bald on inner edges

Offside Front deep cuts to tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2017 104,075 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r & n/s/r inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear & o/s/f tyres tread bald on inner edges

Offside Front deep cuts to tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,038 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 97,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,574 miles

front brake discs are very worn

n/s headlight is very dull

Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,407 miles

Coolant leak

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Jul 2014 86,407 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre is cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 81,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Jul 2012 77,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,124 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,635 miles

o/s front shock absorber is leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,796 miles

low effort from o/s hand brake

n/s rear tyre is cut on sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,924 miles

front pads worn

o/s/f+n/s/f+o/s/r tyres worn

Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,291 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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LR54 YOV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YOV, 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 YOV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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