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BL04 JBY

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 JBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,738 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,537 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,250 miles

EML light present on dash

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,899 miles

EML light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,387 miles

eml light on

nsr light damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,813 miles

nsr light cluster damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,168 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,098 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,046 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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BL04 JBY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL04 JBY, 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 BL04 JBY registered?

BL04 JBY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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