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BF54 CGX

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,569 mi
Last recorded148,569 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 CGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 148,569 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded On second & fourth coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded On fourth & fith coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 148,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded On second & fourth coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded On fourth & fith coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 145,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner & Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on second coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner & Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 141,683 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 141,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 129,167 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 129,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 114,003 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 113,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank shield loose

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,502 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,267 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2016 83,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 80,784 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2015 75,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 69,624 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 63,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 41,668 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 39,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,727 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,961 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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BF54 CGX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF54 CGX, 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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BF54 CGX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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