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BF04 XED

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,101 mi
Last recorded234,101 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XED
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 234,101 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 234,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN TO CASING ON INNER EDGE 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front DRIVE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 19 Feb 2019 217,037 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH AND MOUNTS RUSTY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 217,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH AND MOUNTS RUSTY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 196,872 miles

some brake pipes starting to oxodise

sub frames rusty

under car dirty

Pass 23 May 2017 170,119 miles

Body has slight corrosion SOME UNDER BODY COMPONANTS RUSTY (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT BEARING NOISY

Fail 23 May 2017 170,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 159,035 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT WEARING ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 159,035 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT WEARING ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 140,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 126,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,372 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,162 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 66,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,877 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,740 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 39,740 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,389 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XED is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF04 XED, 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 XED is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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