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BJ54 NHH

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 NHH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 94,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 94,510 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 89,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 83,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,079 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 68,748 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing INNER tread edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,899 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test cradle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,646 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,660 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3/4mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,028 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,538 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,361 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,641 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,644 miles

N/S/F tyre low on 2mm

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 NHH is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NHH, 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 NHH registered?

BJ54 NHH is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ54 NHH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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