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BF04 XFE

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,391 mi
Last recorded195,391 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 195,391 miles

Front both coil springs rusty

Front lower arm rear bushes slight play in bushes

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2017 185,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 185,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 169,316 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 169,316 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 153,303 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2014 136,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust bracket snaped

Pass 16 Aug 2014 136,252 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust bracket snaped

Pass 2 Jul 2013 121,786 miles

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)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,320 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2011 95,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,248 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,342 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,688 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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BF04 XFE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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