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DA04 FHT

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,730 mi
Last recorded196,730 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 FHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 196,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 196,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 185,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear brake slightly lagging in operation

Pass 17 Feb 2022 174,690 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Advise renewal (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 166,858 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 166,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 162,233 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Both rear bump stops perished/split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 162,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working NSR Inner side light bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear bump stops perished/split

Pass 1 Feb 2019 157,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 157,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 153,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn near the limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 147,847 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 147,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 139,951 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

Pass 28 Jan 2015 134,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2014 125,567 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 118,894 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 110,322 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,973 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 101,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,030 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,036 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,370 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,267 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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DA04 FHT is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA04 FHT, 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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DA04 FHT is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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