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LT54 EJK

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,231 mi
Last recorded199,231 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 EJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 199,231 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 199,211 miles

Emissions unable to be completed above all limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 191,232 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 190,770 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 190,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 189,294 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 189,294 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 188,357 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 188,357 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 186,427 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 May 2017 186,427 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 184,599 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 184,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 182,966 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 182,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 174,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre becoming low 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2012 159,664 miles

both n/s tyres on 3mm

Fail 22 Aug 2012 159,664 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

both n/s tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2011 150,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 141,369 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 131,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 119,265 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 110,068 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 110,068 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LT54 EJK is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT54 EJK, 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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LT54 EJK is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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