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BD04 KXU

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,060 mi
Last recorded205,060 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 KXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 205,060 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 194,620 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 194,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 183,503 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mounting corroded off

Pass 26 Apr 2016 173,751 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded off

Fail 26 Apr 2016 173,751 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded off

Pass 27 Apr 2015 159,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 159,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 144,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 26 Apr 2013 131,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 131,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 124,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 112,069 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2010 100,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,256 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 86,755 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 86,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,211 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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BD04 KXU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BD04 KXU, 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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BD04 KXU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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