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BP54 VRT

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,838 mi
Last recorded164,838 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 VRT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 164,838 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heatshield insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 158,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 148,267 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 148,267 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 141,187 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 126,619 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 102,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre showing signs of repair to inner sidewall

windscreen shows signs of repair in zone 'A' (drivers view)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 79,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre showing signs of repair to inner sidewall

windscreen shows signs of repair in zone 'A' (drivers view)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,053 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 67,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,723 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,775 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 37,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,985 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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BP54 VRT is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP54 VRT, 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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BP54 VRT is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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