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CA04 ZFU

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

196,606 mi
Last recorded196,606 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 ZFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 196,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 189,598 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 189,598 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 183,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 175,991 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 175,991 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 168,946 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 168,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 163,296 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 163,296 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 159,671 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 159,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 156,409 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 156,409 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 151,574 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 147,414 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 147,414 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated/splitting within the tread

Pass 1 Aug 2016 142,958 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 140,605 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 150,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 135,639 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 135,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 127,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shock absorber has broken plastic dust / dust cover

Pass 10 Jul 2012 121,504 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 92,890 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 75,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,959 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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CA04 ZFU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CA04 ZFU, 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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What year was CA04 ZFU registered?

CA04 ZFU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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