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BJ54 FVN

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,931 mi
Last recorded187,931 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 187,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 171,186 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 157,769 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 148,447 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 139,227 miles

child seat fitted to adult seatbelt, unable to test

nail nearside front tyre

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,300 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 131,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 131,255 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 123,075 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 116,216 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 116,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 106,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 94,658 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 94,658 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 77,878 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 44,980 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 44,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FVN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 FVN registered?

BJ54 FVN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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