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BD54 VEF

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,543 mi
Last recorded89,543 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 89,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 87,385 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,326 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 86,321 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 85,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 83,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,182 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

PAS rack slightly damp

Fail 20 Aug 2020 81,135 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

PAS rack slightly damp

Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2019 79,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining not attached to backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining not attached to backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,150 miles

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Outer sill covers fitted to both sills

covers / under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,443 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 66,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

power steering noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,418 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 63,112 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,112 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,416 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 59,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,458 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,883 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 53,093 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,545 miles

Slight damage to N/S/R seatbelt catch.Not interfearing with belt operation.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 42,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight damage to N/S/R seatbelt catch.Not interfearing with belt operation.

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 VEF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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The MOT history for BD54 VEF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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