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BJ04 PAR

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,011 mi
Last recorded137,011 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 PAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 137,011 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 137,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 133,294 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 133,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 125,911 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 112,467 miles

E M L on

Fail 15 Aug 2014 112,467 miles

E M L on

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,213 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 98,211 miles

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

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

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

E M l ON

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 79,927 miles

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

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

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

o/sf tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,041 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sf tyre worn on both edges

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 71,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sf tyre worn on both edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,485 miles

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 18 Sep 2009 60,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,741 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,405 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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BJ04 PAR is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple 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 BJ04 PAR, 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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BJ04 PAR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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