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BG54 YZR

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

156,076 mi
Last recorded156,076 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 156,076 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and worn low inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 156,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and worn low inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 150,847 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 146,505 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 141,274 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 134,370 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 128,948 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 123,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 123,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 113,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 113,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 105,084 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside reg plate lamp light source getting dim

Fail 13 Oct 2017 104,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside reg plate lamp light source getting dim

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,336 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 104,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,983 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe hanger corroded away

Pass 13 Oct 2014 97,120 miles

NSF OSF AND NSR TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES ADVISORY

Nsf bottom arm rear bush worn and starting to perish advisory

Fail 29 Oct 2013 91,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear shocker bump stops splitting

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,381 miles

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

Rear shocker bump stops splitting

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 78,955 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,200 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 73,181 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 67,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,133 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,920 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,462 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cords

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 YZR is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YZR, 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 YZR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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