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BJ54 LFG

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,372 mi
Last recorded161,372 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 161,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 151,236 miles

exhaust at rear.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 134,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,579 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 102,579 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 92,852 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,170 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 40,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,400 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 LFG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ54 LFG, 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 BJ54 LFG registered?

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

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