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WP54 BBE

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,040 mi
Last recorded163,040 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 BBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 163,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 159,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 155,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper slight corrosion suspension turret

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper slight corrosion suspension turret

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 148,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components and underside of vehicle corroded but not weakened

Fail 4 Aug 2022 148,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components and underside of vehicle corroded but not weakened

Pass 23 Aug 2021 135,003 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Fail 16 Aug 2021 134,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 17 Aug 2020 127,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear brake back plates croddoded [ dust covers ]

Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,917 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODING

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE OUTER WALL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Fail 12 Aug 2019 49,304 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH N/S & O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODING

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE OUTER WALL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 116,665 miles

O/S/F DAY LAMP NOT WORKING

O/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Aug 2018 116,665 miles

O/S/F DAY LAMP NOT WORKING

O/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 107,374 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Fail 4 Feb 2015 104,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,886 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,763 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,762 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 95,215 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 90,609 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 86,779 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs getting worn.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,444 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 66,071 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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WP54 BBE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WP54 BBE, 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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WP54 BBE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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