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BJ54 AEM

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,002 mi
Last recorded188,002 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 AEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 188,002 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 188,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 181,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 170,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 158,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 144,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 131,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 119,242 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,768 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 103,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,982 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,924 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,170 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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BJ54 AEM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ54 AEM, 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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BJ54 AEM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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