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GV54 KVW

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,468 mi
Last recorded129,468 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 KVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 129,468 miles

Chip on windscreen

Rear view mirror Slightly loose

Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,128 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 124,339 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,806 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,071 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 115,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 112,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 104,461 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 104,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,863 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 95,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,512 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,322 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,895 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,445 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 58,445 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear registration plate lamp light output reduced

Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,220 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil starting to come out of power steering rack

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,355 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 36,150 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,996 miles

rear registration plate backing coming away

slight oil seepage from steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,314 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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GV54 KVW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GV54 KVW, 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 GV54 KVW registered?

GV54 KVW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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The MOT history for GV54 KVW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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