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BC04 NVL

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

207,599 mi
Last recorded207,599 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 207,599 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear o/s inner [TYRE EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2021 205,711 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear headlining hanging down

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end has play ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded road spring has corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has some cracking between tread blocks 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 205,711 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear headlining hanging down

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end has play ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded road spring has corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has some cracking between tread blocks 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 202,714 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view part of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped and have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside slight play detected ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped and have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 202,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view part of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped and have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside slight play detected ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped and have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 196,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park brake just met efficiency

Fail 16 Aug 2019 196,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 189,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner tie-rod has slight play

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 189,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner tie-rod has slight play

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 181,650 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear brake pads approx 3mm limit 1,5mm

rear exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Fail 26 Jun 2017 181,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear brake pads approx 3mm limit 1,5mm

rear exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Pass 11 Jul 2016 173,335 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 173,136 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 164,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tail pipe mounting broken system still fully supported

Pass 1 Jul 2015 164,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

tail pipe mounting broken system still fully supported

Fail 30 Jun 2014 156,676 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres and the o/s/r worn on the inner treads both have 1.6 mm cross the central 3/4 of tread at time of the test

Pass 30 Jun 2014 156,676 miles

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

both front tyres and the o/s/r worn on the inner treads both have 1.6 mm cross the central 3/4 of tread at time of the test

Pass 21 Jun 2013 150,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 138,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 128,677 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 120,862 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 108,975 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 99,129 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 74,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 74,495 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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BC04 NVL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BC04 NVL, 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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BC04 NVL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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