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FV04 BTE

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,316 mi
Last recorded165,316 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 BTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 165,316 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 165,314 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 159,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front lower (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 153,765 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 153,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust heat sheilds insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2014 144,972 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 130,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 130,779 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 116,826 miles

smoking from exhaust when cold

Fail 25 Sep 2012 116,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

smoking from exhaust when cold

Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,937 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,665 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 76,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 19 Dec 2007 44,906 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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FV04 BTE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV04 BTE, 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 FV04 BTE registered?

FV04 BTE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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