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VU04 LBP

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,856 mi
Last recorded148,856 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 LBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 148,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 142,016 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 142,016 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively special blades (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

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

Fail 10 May 2017 142,000 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 140,100 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 140,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 140,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 137,960 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 135,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 128,500 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 128,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 122,983 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 122,972 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 117,759 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 111,017 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges!

Pass 26 Jun 2008 104,719 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,666 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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VU04 LBP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU04 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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What year was VU04 LBP registered?

VU04 LBP is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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