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EA04 BGV

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,895 mi
Last recorded141,895 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 BGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 141,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 141,575 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 133,564 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 133,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 117,165 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 117,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 100,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre valve perrishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 100,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre valve perrishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,740 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,695 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,735 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 35,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,972 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,539 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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EA04 BGV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA04 BGV, 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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EA04 BGV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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