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BF54 WBX

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,695 mi
Last recorded170,695 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 170,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both headlamps aim on limit of how low they could be & would benefit if adjusted

o\s\r tyre valve starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust mount insecure but exhaust system adequately supported

slight leak from dpf additive tank

Pass 26 Aug 2016 163,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside front wheel located to rear of arch

Rear exhaust hanger broken, system still supported

Slight roughness to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 150,208 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 150,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 134,582 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 134,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

o/s rear door cannot be opened from inside

Pass 29 Aug 2013 117,226 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,542 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 72,540 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,148 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,148 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,026 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 WBX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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