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DF04 XHD

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,911 mi
Last recorded119,911 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 119,911 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 114,436 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 114,436 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,442 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,605 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,513 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,531 miles

Front Pads Getting Low

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

Rear Suspension Bushes Starting To Wear & Split

Fail 14 Dec 2010 66,531 miles

Front Pads Getting Low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension Bushes Starting To Wear & Split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,462 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Oct 2009 55,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,868 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 XHD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

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

Is DF04 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 XHD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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