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EF04 BHE

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,797 mi
Last recorded132,797 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,797 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 125,696 miles

Covers and shields fitted

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 120,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 109,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,670 miles

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

nearside rear lens cluster damaged but light output not reduced

Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lens cluster damaged but light output not reduced

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,712 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,716 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 57,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2007 23,312 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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EF04 BHE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF04 BHE, 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 EF04 BHE registered?

EF04 BHE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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