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BJ54 FVD

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

217,855 mi
Last recorded217,855 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 217,855 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 210,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 210,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 201,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 192,524 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 187,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 177,608 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 177,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 164,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 157,614 miles

exhaust tail pipe support bracket broken

Fail 10 Feb 2017 157,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe support bracket broken

Pass 3 Feb 2016 152,619 miles

exhaust tail pipe support bracket broken

Fail 1 Feb 2016 152,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tail pipe support bracket broken

Pass 5 Feb 2015 147,624 miles

exhaust tail pipe support bracket broken

Fail 4 Feb 2015 147,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust tail pipe support bracket broken

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 141,168 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 135,439 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 135,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 128,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 121,479 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 121,252 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 121,252 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 103,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 84,631 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,700 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,747 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 FVD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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