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BF54 WBZ

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,765 mi
Last recorded147,765 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 147,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 147,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 May 2017 141,179 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2016 133,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2016 133,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 127,642 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 118,346 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r lamp - damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear lamp unit cracked/damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,971 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 104,796 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,475 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s headlamp has a good pattern but not as bright as normal for this model.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 93,475 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s headlamp has a good pattern but not as bright as normal for this model.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,187 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 80,854 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,943 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,943 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,436 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,891 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 WBZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF54 WBZ, 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 WBZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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