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BC04 THX

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 THX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,558 miles

rear chassis has areas of slight corrosion detected

Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,194 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads

Fail 19 Aug 2016 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,713 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,167 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,274 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 73,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,081 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 67,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,615 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,514 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 53,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,644 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,367 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 THX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

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

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