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BK54 BZU

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,781 mi
Last recorded149,781 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 BZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 149,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 139,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 138,642 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 137,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on n/s rear tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 131,450 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front perished and clip loose small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 131,450 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front inner split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front perished and clip loose small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 126,301 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 119,784 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,717 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,927 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

the offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

the offside inner drivrshaft gaiter is split

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,841 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 57,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 48,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 38,941 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 38,941 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,429 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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BK54 BZU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BK54 BZU, 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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BK54 BZU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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