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DF04 XGS

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,829 mi
Last recorded145,829 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 145,829 miles

both rear bushes in o/s and n/s lower arms slightly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust hanger about to break

Pass 12 May 2016 137,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 May 2016 137,351 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,339 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 132,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 118,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 106,478 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 95,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,119 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,131 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,771 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,140 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,495 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,730 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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DF04 XGS is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DF04 XGS, 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 DF04 XGS registered?

DF04 XGS is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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