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WU54 LZD

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 LZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 128,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension turrets have heavy surface corrosion

both rear chassis rails have heavy surface corrosion

ns and os inner sills have heavy surface corrosion

unable to inspect outer sills as covered in plastic trim

Fail 16 Dec 2025 128,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front suspension turrets have heavy surface corrosion

both rear chassis rails have heavy surface corrosion

ns and os inner sills have heavy surface corrosion

unable to inspect outer sills as covered in plastic trim

Pass 3 Jan 2025 118,734 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Dec 2023 113,331 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,801 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,334 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 97,353 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,317 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 77,317 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,787 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,687 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,570 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,950 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 35,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,695 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,711 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,659 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,800 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,657 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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WU54 LZD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WU54 LZD, 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 WU54 LZD registered?

WU54 LZD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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