CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK54 RWW

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

123,017 mi
Last recorded123,017 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 123,017 miles

General underbody corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2026 123,017 miles

General underbody corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 122,564 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insucure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 122,376 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 122,376 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 122,193 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 121,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 121,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 120,554 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 120,554 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 119,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 119,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 117,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 114,536 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 111,975 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 111,975 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 103,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,876 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 93,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 84,653 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,653 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,377 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,377 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,494 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,181 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,280 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,635 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,604 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK54 RWW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 RWW, 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

How do I check the history of BK54 RWW?

You can check the full history of BK54 RWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK54 RWW registered?

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

Is BK54 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 RWW shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK54 RWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK54 RWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.