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J70 CBX

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,859 mi
Last recorded155,859 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 CBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 155,859 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 155,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 29 Apr 2014 146,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 141,905 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 141,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 122,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r outer tail light not working

o/s/f wing marker light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,994 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,994 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,421 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,710 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,436 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 55,215 miles

Engine top and bottom covers on

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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J70 CBX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J70 CBX, 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 J70 CBX registered?

J70 CBX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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