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RE54 LBP

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,416 mi
Last recorded198,416 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 LBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 198,416 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 198,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 178,620 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 178,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 160,688 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 160,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 148,963 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush O/S and N/S front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating possibly causing adverse tyre wear. (2.4.G.2)

o/S and N/S rear tyres nearing legal limits

Fail 17 Aug 2016 148,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/S and N/S adjusted to pass (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush O/S and N/S front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating possibly causing adverse tyre wear. (2.4.G.2)

o/S and N/S rear tyres nearing legal limits

Pass 16 Sep 2015 136,423 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 136,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41.4% brake imbalance recorded (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2014 123,934 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 123,905 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 111,497 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 111,497 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 89,063 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,332 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 61,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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RE54 LBP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RE54 LBP, 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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RE54 LBP is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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