MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,406 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside wing damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside wing damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear outer side lights not working
cracking/perishing to o/s/f inner driveshaft boot
n/s/f headlamp slightly dim on beam tester
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
rear centre seat belt anchor damaged/missing plastic surround
rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening
slight inner wheel rim dent to both rear wheels
slight play in o/s/r drop link
some n/s/f brake judder
wear to rear brake discs - signs of rear brakes been overheated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both rear outer side lights not working
cracking/perishing to o/s/f inner driveshaft boot
n/s/f headlamp slightly dim on beam tester
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
rear centre seat belt anchor damaged/missing plastic surround
rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening
slight inner wheel rim dent to both rear wheels
slight play in o/s/r drop link
some n/s/f brake judder
wear to rear brake discs - signs of rear brakes been overheated
damage to o/s/f brake hose
front and rear tyres worn/wearing inner edge
n/s/f headlamp slightly dim
rear trailing arm front bushes separating- o/s/r weak
slight play in in o/s/f drop link + very slight in n/s/r drop link
some n/s/f brake judder
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
damage to o/s/f brake hose
front and rear tyres worn/wearing inner edge
n/s/f headlamp slightly dim
rear trailing arm front bushes separating- o/s/r weak
slight play in in o/s/f drop link + very slight in n/s/r drop link
some n/s/f brake judder
rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening
slight n/s/f brake judder
some play in o/s/r drop link + slight play in n/s/r drop link
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/f wishbone rear bush separating/worn/weak
rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening
slight n/s/f brake judder
some play in o/s/r drop link + slight play in n/s/r drop link
some play in o/s/r drop link + slight play in n/s/r drop link
n/s/r inner side light not working
slight n/s/f brake judder
slight o/s/f ball joint play
some play in rear drop links - recommend replace o/s/r minimum
some wear to n/s/f wishbone rear bush
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r inner side light not working
slight n/s/f brake judder
slight o/s/f ball joint play
some play in rear drop links - recommend replace o/s/r minimum
some wear to n/s/f wishbone rear bush
n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged
n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure
o/s/f anti roll bar link rod bent
o/s/f brake flexi bracket bent
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged
n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure
o/s/f anti roll bar link rod bent
o/s/f brake flexi bracket bent
sills coverd
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
sills coverd
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise front brake discs due for change
advise front brake pads due for change
advise rear brake pads low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST04 BGZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 ST04 BGZ, 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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ST04 BGZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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