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HN54 BLJ

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,898 mi
Last recorded163,898 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 BLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 163,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 155,247 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 155,246 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 140,745 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 140,745 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 133,103 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,374 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 115,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

front and rear brake discs lipped

windscreen wipers smear slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2014 115,057 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

front and rear brake discs lipped

windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2014 106,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 94,486 miles

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

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 72,925 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,572 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,507 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,833 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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HN54 BLJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 HN54 BLJ, 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 HN54 BLJ registered?

HN54 BLJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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