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BP04 ZHW

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,024 mi
Last recorded127,024 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ZHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 127,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2018 127,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 124,630 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 120,008 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 115,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,219 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 110,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 100,227 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,821 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,388 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,611 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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BP04 ZHW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP04 ZHW, 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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BP04 ZHW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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