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BK54 CAV

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,379 mi
Last recorded166,379 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 CAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 166,379 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 166,379 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 159,137 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 143,289 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 126,637 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 108,689 miles

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

rear number in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2009 108,670 miles

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

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

rear number in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,937 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 87,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 68,089 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BK54 CAV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CAV, 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 BK54 CAV registered?

BK54 CAV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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