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BG54 ZBE

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

194,016 mi
Last recorded194,016 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 194,016 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 174,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. os low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 157,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 139,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 122,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear discs wearing low

Pass 25 May 2013 102,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 May 2012 85,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight imbalance on brakes on release

Pass 27 May 2010 71,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2009 63,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 May 2008 54,554 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 ZBE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BG54 ZBE, 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 BG54 ZBE registered?

BG54 ZBE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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