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RF54 LPJ

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,586 mi
Last recorded170,586 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 LPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 170,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 156,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2019 156,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 142,900 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 142,895 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 138,751 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 130,736 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 118,703 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 18 Sep 2014 118,701 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,440 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 103,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,516 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,374 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,877 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,721 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,617 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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RF54 LPJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF54 LPJ, 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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RF54 LPJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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