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OE54 LWC

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,918 mi
Last recorded148,918 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 LWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 148,918 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 140,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 140,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 129,816 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 120,516 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (2.4.G.1)

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

NSF amber side marker inoperative.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NS&OS (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc shields corroded.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (3.5.1i)

Very slight roughness in NSF wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 120,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Engine oil level low.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (2.4.G.1)

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

NSF amber side marker inoperative.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NS&OS (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc shields corroded.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (3.5.1i)

Very slight roughness in NSF wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 120,493 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear section missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate very corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside dipped beam a little dim

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

Offside Front outer cv boot has seepage of grease

Offside Rear brake back plate very corroded

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

exhaust heat shield loose

imbalance noted to rear brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 94,233 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,502 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,523 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated and have slight movement

slight cut in n/s front tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2012 76,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 76,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,221 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,546 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,930 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges and just legal

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,203 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,836 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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OE54 LWC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE54 LWC, 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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OE54 LWC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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