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BN54 ZKB

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,331 mi
Last recorded96,331 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ZKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 96,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 93,598 miles

Front Inner Both Tyre slightly worn

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,893 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips. (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 86,891 miles

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

Central Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips. (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,654 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 72,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,432 miles

front wipers perished

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge 2/1.6mm close to limits

offside front tyre worn close to legal limits 2/1.6mm on inner edge

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges and slightly out of shape

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,105 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

two stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2014 56,105 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

two stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,070 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split on edge.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 43,908 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split on edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,473 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,315 miles

slight damage to outer side wall nsf tyre

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 ZKB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZKB, 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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BN54 ZKB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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