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BN54 JFE

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,702 mi
Last recorded141,702 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 JFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 141,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 135,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,174 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 117,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,106 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 112,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 104,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,521 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,705 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread ok

o/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven

Fail 4 Sep 2012 79,705 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner tread ok

o/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,346 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,381 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 34,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,028 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 JFE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JFE, 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 BN54 JFE registered?

BN54 JFE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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