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BG04 KSJ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,223 mi
Last recorded122,223 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 KSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 122,223 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 122,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

parking brake efficiency on just met limits

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 106,827 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 106,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 97,365 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 97,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 89,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2012 89,502 miles

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

Both rear tyres low on tread (2mm)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2011 80,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2010 74,382 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 74,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,695 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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BG04 KSJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG04 KSJ, 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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What year was BG04 KSJ registered?

BG04 KSJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is BG04 KSJ safe to buy?

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