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GK04 KPT

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,672 mi
Last recorded140,672 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 KPT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 140,672 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 140,610 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 131,891 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 124,284 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,486 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 106,254 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,861 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,631 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,106 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2015 68,563 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,654 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

slight feathering to o/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

slight feathering to o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,706 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN MORE ON INNER EDGES

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,491 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,834 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 34,834 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres unevenly worn

front tyres near legal wear limit and offside rear tyre near legal wear limit

Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,827 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,185 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,857 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 20,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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GK04 KPT is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GK04 KPT, 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 GK04 KPT registered?

GK04 KPT is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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