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BF04 XFL

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,874 mi
Last recorded165,874 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 165,874 miles

Emissions not tested Too much engine oil - Risk of damage to engine (7.3.A.1)

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Noise from engine - Requires further inspection

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 158,400 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 150,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slightly raised tread

Offside Rear Tyre has slightly raised tread

Pass 24 Oct 2014 143,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 143,057 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 133,230 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 133,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,877 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 127,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 122,952 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 122,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 116,696 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010
Fail 29 Mar 2010

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,882 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 94,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,460 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 XFL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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