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EA04 BGU

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

216,437 mi
Last recorded216,437 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 216,437 miles

Rear exhaust brackets corroded/heatshield loose

Pass 12 Apr 2018 209,155 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges,,n/s,o/s

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 196,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ... Rear Bush ... (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ... Rear Bush ... (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 174,702 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Undertray Fitted

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 160,951 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 146,006 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2014 145,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 130,311 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Front Tyre Close To Limit

Offside Rear Tyre Close To Limit

Pass 13 Apr 2012 116,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 106,480 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 102,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

car is fitted with plastic sill covers and plastic under tray.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 97,276 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 97,276 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 83,504 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 83,504 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,451 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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EA04 BGU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA04 BGU, 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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EA04 BGU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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