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WP54 BBN

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,536 mi
Last recorded142,536 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 BBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 142,536 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 142,525 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 131,711 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 131,689 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 121,989 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 115,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle showing signs of being sat for a long period of time

Fail 9 Dec 2022 115,348 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle showing signs of being sat for a long period of time

Pass 29 Mar 2021 115,314 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 115,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 106,474 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,226 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,185 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,841 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres are wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,322 miles

BOTH rear tyres are starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,115 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 83,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n /s front marker light in op

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,925 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,274 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 67,031 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 67,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,468 miles

offside front tyre is starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,332 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 BBN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WP54 BBN, 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 BBN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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