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HV54 VKX

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,816 mi
Last recorded124,816 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,816 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,096 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 85,998 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,851 miles

Both rear tie rod bushes perishing

Both rear tyres misshaped on inner edges

Bushes on front lower control arms starting to perish

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 52,851 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tie rod bushes perishing

Both rear tyres misshaped on inner edges

Bushes on front lower control arms starting to perish

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,600 miles

Both rear tyres starting to mishape

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,118 miles

OSR indicator showing white light

front pads getting low

play in NSR drop link

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,047 miles

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 17 Sep 2013 36,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,642 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly greasey

rear number plate faded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,394 miles

cut in tread n/s/r tyre

n/s/r indicator faded

o/s/r tyre mishaping

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate faded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,554 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,430 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s/f wheel slight damage on inside rim

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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HV54 VKX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 HV54 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV54 VKX registered?

HV54 VKX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is HV54 VKX safe to buy?

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