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BA04 FDU

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,808 mi
Last recorded144,808 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 144,808 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Aug 2021 144,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,178 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,630 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 120,630 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 114,078 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Aug 2017 104,448 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear springs weak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,870 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 77,237 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.worn on inner edges.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,237 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,137 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 60,004 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,721 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,196 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 43,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 34,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Screen washer system leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,305 miles

Screen washer system leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,369 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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BA04 FDU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BA04 FDU, 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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BA04 FDU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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