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RE54 LCF

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,509 mi
Last recorded189,509 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 LCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 189,509 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 189,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated And rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 183,459 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 183,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and offside (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and offside (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 176,424 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 168,943 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 168,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 159,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Nov 2013 152,932 miles

oil level high

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 22 Nov 2013 152,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

oil level high

Pass 27 Nov 2012 143,483 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 143,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 135,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

plastic covers fitted to both outer sils.

plastic undertray insurcure.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 135,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

plastic covers fitted to both outer sils.

plastic undertray insurcure.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 125,982 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 125,982 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 116,898 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s/r ridelight inop

Fail 26 Jan 2010 115,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 101,899 miles

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

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o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 78,127 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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RE54 LCF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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