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LV04 TZX

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,509 mi
Last recorded100,509 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 TZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 100,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 100,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 95,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,491 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 93,489 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 90,626 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,811 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 88,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,015 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,149 miles

THE NSF WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSH IS BREAKING UP AND HAS SOME PLAY IN IT

THE OSF WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSH IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,079 miles

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NSF WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSH

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,519 miles

SOME PLAY IN THE NSF WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSH.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,815 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,862 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 64,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,331 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,939 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,516 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOOW AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

OSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL HAS STARTED TO CRACK AND PERISH

Fail 17 Feb 2009 43,516 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOOW AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

OSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL HAS STARTED TO CRACK AND PERISH

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,846 miles

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW AND HAS A SCREW IN TREAD

Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,691 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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LV04 TZX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV04 TZX, 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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What year was LV04 TZX registered?

LV04 TZX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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