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DF04 XGW

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,134 mi
Last recorded189,134 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 189,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 182,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 171,443 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 162,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat flexi pipe (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2017 162,141 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat flexi pipe (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,195 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 153,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flex worn

nearside rear tyre repaired close to outer edge

offside rear inner position lamp not working

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2014 150,894 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 137,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 135,061 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,098 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 108,512 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 108,510 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 99,193 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 99,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,151 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 93,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 30 Jul 2007 82,292 miles

small split in tread off side rear tyre

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 XGW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XGW, 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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DF04 XGW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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