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BA04 DLF

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

232,076 mi
Last recorded232,076 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 DLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 232,076 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 225,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 213,189 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 206,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 198,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 188,002 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 178,429 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2013 171,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 164,393 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 158,826 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 149,430 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 149,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 128,524 miles

nsf and osf worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2008 109,885 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 91,733 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 91,733 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BA04 DLF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BA04 DLF, 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 BA04 DLF registered?

BA04 DLF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BA04 DLF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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