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BD54 SOE

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,453 mi
Last recorded216,453 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 216,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv grease around boot no evidence of boot damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure

charging fault warning light came on during test

Fail 29 Nov 2021 216,452 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv grease around boot no evidence of boot damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure

charging fault warning light came on during test

Pass 2 Dec 2020 208,736 miles

Offside Front grease weeping osf inner cvj gaitor

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

charging fault warning came on regularly during test

heat shields loose at rear and middle exhaust

Fail 1 Dec 2020 208,736 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding binding badly ... pads and discs overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation compared to offside front (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function defective ( not damping) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn / corroded starting to flake off (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front grease weeping osf inner cvj gaitor

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

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

charging fault warning came on regularly during test

heat shields loose at rear and middle exhaust

Pass 26 Nov 2019 203,686 miles

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

Offside Front Inner cvj gaiter weeping grease slightly / pinholed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin note also discs worn and corrroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rear hanger broken off welds … // heat shields damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2018 193,343 miles

Nearside Front cut to tyre-wall but not exposing chords

Rear exhaust hanger broken off welds

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2018 193,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure / possible damage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front cut to tyre-wall but not exposing chords

Offside Rear spring is not seated fully into locator …. advise investigation … function appears unimpared

Rear exhaust hanger broken off welds

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2017 180,578 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

battery light illuminated

Fail 28 Nov 2017 180,578 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

battery light illuminated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 165,766 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 165,730 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 151,119 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured non flashing orange lamp showing (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 151,190 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge of both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured non flashing orange lamp showing (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 142,055 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 142,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 124,173 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 124,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 114,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2010 106,154 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 106,149 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 85,117 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 70,544 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 70,544 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,245 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 SOE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD54 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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