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BW04 MAV

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,790 mi
Last recorded73,790 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 MAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,790 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,954 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 63,924 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,874 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,965 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,239 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 5,139 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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BW04 MAV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BW04 MAV, 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 BW04 MAV registered?

BW04 MAV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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