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BN54 HYG

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,257 mi
Last recorded53,257 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 HYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 53,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,054 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,185 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,854 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 45,854 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly stepping on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 43,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly stepping on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,903 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Aug 2019 41,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,213 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,461 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 38,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,658 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,796 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,521 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 32,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,807 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 27,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,210 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,323 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,990 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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BN54 HYG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BN54 HYG, 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

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What year was BN54 HYG registered?

BN54 HYG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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