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BK54 LMX

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 LMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2025 97,421 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 27 Mar 2024 93,597 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,445 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 93,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 91,556 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 89,903 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,738 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,065 miles

Offside Front track rod end

Offside Front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,820 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 67,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,502 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,278 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jun 2011 43,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both wiper blades hitting bottom of screen

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,583 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 39,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

engine mil lamp on,battery lamp lit, offside h/lamp aim set at lowest level.Power steering fluid lewel below max.

Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,645 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2007 27,194 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 LMX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK54 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

BK54 LMX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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