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BG54 MXX

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,100 mi
Last recorded173,100 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 MXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 173,100 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 173,098 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 159,499 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 155,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre approx2-3mm tread remaining

Pass 4 Dec 2013 151,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 151,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 147,283 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 147,245 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 142,599 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 134,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 134,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 116,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 91,857 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,361 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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BG54 MXX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BG54 MXX, 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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BG54 MXX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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