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BK54 LNY

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,742 mi
Last recorded142,742 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 LNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 142,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 142,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 135,227 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack is damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 122,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 110,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

power steering rack housing damp; does not seem to be power steering fluid.

Fail 8 Feb 2022 110,181 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke emissions aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,415 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,506 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,361 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 72,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,361 miles

Central Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Parking brake efficiency very poor

Fail 24 Oct 2017 70,361 miles

Central Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Parking brake efficiency very poor

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,708 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 48,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,024 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,963 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge + n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,942 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,342 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,503 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 LNY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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