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BC04 TGX

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,680 mi
Last recorded74,680 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 74,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 74,678 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 69,577 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 69,577 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,705 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,652 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,987 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 53,612 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 53,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 53,175 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 52,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,397 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,428 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,692 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,247 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 42,247 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,851 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,490 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 TGX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BC04 TGX, 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 BC04 TGX registered?

BC04 TGX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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