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BF04 XDW

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,059 mi
Last recorded94,059 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,059 miles

Coolant leak water tank cracked ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 94,044 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak water tank cracked ()

Oil leak ()

whirring noise from engine (belt area)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,275 miles

EML lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

whirring noise coming from cam belt/aux belt area

Fail 20 May 2016 83,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

EML warning lamp on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

whining noise coming from cambelt/aux belt area

Pass 19 May 2015 72,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Front tyre worn on the outer shoulder and perished

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/Front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2014 66,760 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 59,846 miles

Both rear tyres worn

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

Pass 1 May 2012 53,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 45,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,197 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 35,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,499 miles

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

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

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

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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BF04 XDW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF04 XDW, 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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BF04 XDW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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