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BU54 XMC

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,625 mi
Last recorded168,625 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 168,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 166,571 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 163,375 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 May 2023 163,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 153,584 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 153,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 152,505 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 152,487 miles

Brake performance not tested NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE STUCK ON (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 149,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 145,635 miles

handbrake effort only just passed test

Pass 5 Sep 2018 141,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 134,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 126,705 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 116,719 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake only just reaches minimum requirements for test

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2015 116,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,133 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 30 Sep 2014 105,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

b/s/f upper strut bearings slightly stiff in operation

Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,603 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

b/s/f upper strut bearings slightly stiff in operation

Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,644 miles

bothside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,168 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 71,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,531 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,336 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,262 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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BU54 XMC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BU54 XMC, 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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BU54 XMC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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