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N60 LEM

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,825 mi
Last recorded137,825 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 LEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 137,825 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 136,408 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 136,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 135,126 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 135,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 132,770 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both large rearward bushes max wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 131,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Hand brake min requirement, low reading

Pass 17 May 2021 129,228 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 128,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,767 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 124,762 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 119,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drive shaft outer joint gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust catalyst forward and rearward mounting support brackets at exhaust heavy corrosion and corroded thin and rearward flange joint heavy corrosion

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

Fail 28 Jun 2017 119,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drive shaft outer joint gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust catalyst forward and rearward mounting support brackets at exhaust heavy corrosion and corroded thin and rearward flange joint heavy corrosion

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

Pass 5 Jul 2016 111,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 111,672 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,043 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 101,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,318 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,250 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 33,141 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,141 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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N60 LEM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N60 LEM, 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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N60 LEM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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