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KD54 PVO

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,229 mi
Last recorded202,229 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 PVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 202,229 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 188,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers

Fail 5 Jun 2018 188,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers

Pass 6 Jun 2017 175,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers

offside & nearside rear anti roll bar links deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2017 175,031 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers

offside & nearside rear anti roll bar links deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2016 161,197 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside front tyre splitting around inner wall

offside & nearside rear tyres badly feathered

Pass 16 Apr 2015 149,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside front tyre splitting around inner wall

Fail 10 Apr 2015 149,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside front tyre splitting around inner wall

Pass 23 Apr 2014 137,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

headlamp aims on lower limit

radiator seeping

rear exhaust deteriorating (wired up)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 123,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all 4 tyres wearing thin on inside edge

headlamp aims on lower limit

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2013 123,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all 4 tyres wearing thin on inside edge

headlamp aims on lower limit

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 110,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,756 miles

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

offside rear secondary sidelight inoperative

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,732 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,881 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,703 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 59,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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KD54 PVO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD54 PVO, 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 KD54 PVO registered?

KD54 PVO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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