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BD54 MVU

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

238,619 mi
Last recorded238,619 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 238,619 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 236,296 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 236,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 231,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 231,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 228,268 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 225,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 219,886 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 219,886 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 214,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2015 200,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2014 188,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 173,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 160,559 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 135,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 111,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,288 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,261 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 67,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,149 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 MVU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVU, 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 BD54 MVU registered?

BD54 MVU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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