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BK54 RWX

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,620 mi
Last recorded154,620 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 154,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted/oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2017 144,140 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 20 Dec 2017 144,134 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 132,505 miles

Oil leak ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,706 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,374 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 107,725 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 6 Jan 2014 107,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/sf tyre wearing on outer treads

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 11 Dec 2012 98,514 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills

slight noise from o/sf wheel when spun

Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,455 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 89,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,601 miles

covers fitted to outer sill members

Fail 30 Dec 2010 79,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted to outer sill members

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on edges

wear on offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,484 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

covers fitted to both outer sills

front number plate split

Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,364 miles

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 3 Dec 2008 59,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,729 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 42,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RWX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RWX, 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 RWX registered?

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

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