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BV54 VZD

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,802 mi
Last recorded193,802 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 193,802 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes splitting and slight movement

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating slightly

front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 8 Feb 2019 193,802 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes splitting and slight movement

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating slightly

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Feb 2018 190,792 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 184,568 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 176,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 165,426 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 164,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 152,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 143,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 126,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 110,550 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 110,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 84,355 miles

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

Nearside front tyre on 2mm markers

Slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

Fail 29 May 2009 84,355 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre on 2mm markers

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,747 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,753 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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BV54 VZD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc 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 BV54 VZD, 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 BV54 VZD registered?

BV54 VZD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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The MOT history for BV54 VZD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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