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RV54 LPA

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,674 mi
Last recorded141,674 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 LPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 141,674 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 136,872 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2021 131,653 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 131,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 125,645 miles

Coil spring corroded Front/Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 120,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all road wheels corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2019 120,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all road wheels corroding

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 113,832 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2018 113,832 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,208 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 107,111 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 100,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,740 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,564 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear seat belt not tested due to fittment of child seat.

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,492 miles

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to fittment of child seat.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm plus nail in the tread.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 77,492 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to fittment of child seat.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm plus nail in the tread.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2011 72,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in o/s rear tyre and low on pressure

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,544 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,175 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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RV54 LPA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RV54 LPA, 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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What year was RV54 LPA registered?

RV54 LPA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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