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KC54 HGM

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

16,541 mi
Last recorded16,541 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 HGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 16,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 16,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 16,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 16,186 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 15,954 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 15,952 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 15,794 miles

Nearside and Offside Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Deteriorating

Fail 12 Jan 2021 15,792 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Comes Away From Steering Rack On Full Lock (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Comes Away From Steering Rack On Full Lock (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside and Offside Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Deteriorating

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 15,583 miles

nearside front & offside front wishbone rear bushes are deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2019 14,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 14,252 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 13,362 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 13,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 12,499 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 12,499 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 11,696 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 10,662 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside steering rack gaiter clip is loose

Pass 5 Jan 2013 9,721 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre is cracking / cut

nearside steering rack gaiter clip loose

Pass 16 Jan 2012 9,092 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have deep cracking in outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Jan 2011 8,167 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 7,257 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jan 2009 6,075 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jan 2008 4,893 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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KC54 HGM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KC54 HGM, 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 KC54 HGM registered?

KC54 HGM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for KC54 HGM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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