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BT54 LFM

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,341 mi
Last recorded164,341 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 164,341 miles

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

both door mirrors damaged

near side body damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2015 164,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both door mirrors damaged

near side body damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2014 151,595 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 139,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2013 139,432 miles

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 124,383 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 109,846 miles

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

o/s/r lamp has a bulb out

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2010 95,110 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 95,110 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,451 miles

Rear indicators faded, N/S/F side marker lamp not working.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,917 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,367 miles

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

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

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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BT54 LFM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT54 LFM, 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 BT54 LFM registered?

BT54 LFM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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