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ST04 BGZ

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,406 mi
Last recorded121,406 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 BGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 121,406 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 121,367 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 113,675 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 113,675 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 110,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,022 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 105,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,647 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 98,540 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,171 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 91,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,443 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,870 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,036 miles

sills coverd

Fail 4 Apr 2013 74,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sills coverd

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,142 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,314 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,837 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 45,837 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,129 miles

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

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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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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