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BD54 GXJ

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,070 mi
Last recorded184,070 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 GXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 184,070 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 172,817 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 159,054 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 159,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 149,116 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 143,742 miles

Exhaust back box support bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 143,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust back box support bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 139,277 miles

Exhaust support bracket broken on tail pipe

Fail 20 Jan 2015 139,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust support bracket broken on tail pipe

Pass 11 Jan 2014 133,715 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 127,014 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 126,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 119,922 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 112,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 104,905 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 99,942 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 84,063 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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BD54 GXJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD54 GXJ, 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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BD54 GXJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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