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KC54 YVL

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

212,469 mi
Last recorded212,469 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 YVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 212,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 207,926 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 207,926 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 199,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 190,783 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 178,032 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 167,573 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 164,697 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 157,398 miles

Engine cover and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 157,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 149,942 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 138,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 127,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have no tread on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2014 127,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres have no tread on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2013 111,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2013 111,566 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,418 miles

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 28 Nov 2011 85,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,212 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,582 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,269 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 YVL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

KC54 YVL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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