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VN54 LHL

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,030 mi
Last recorded179,030 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 LHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 179,030 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 179,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 174,358 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 170,674 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap broken

Fail 21 Dec 2023 170,674 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

fuel cap broken

Pass 2 Dec 2022 166,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 162,014 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 155,890 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Oct 2019 150,972 miles

Fuel cap damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2018 145,746 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 140,214 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear anti roll bar drop links have minor play in

Fail 17 Nov 2017 140,211 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective cap wont open (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear anti roll bar drop links have minor play in

front discs worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2016 133,817 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 97,924 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2013 86,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,404 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,359 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,130 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 54,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,545 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 49,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,807 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 18,807 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VN54 LHL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VN54 LHL, 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 VN54 LHL registered?

VN54 LHL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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