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KE04 KUG

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

176,631 mi
Last recorded176,631 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 KUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 176,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 167,308 miles

Rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension and sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 166,806 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 166,220 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 166,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 164,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened needs oiling (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 164,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened needs oiling (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 158,598 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake efficiency only just passed test

Fail 4 May 2016 158,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Parking brake efficiency only just passed test

Pass 21 May 2015 150,227 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 150,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 138,686 miles

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

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

rear tyres badly worn on inside edge

Fail 1 May 2014 138,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear tyres badly worn on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2013 127,539 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 May 2013 127,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 May 2012 114,963 miles

All tyres slightly worn on inside edge

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,207 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 99,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front pads worn very low

N/S/F tyre worn very close to limits on inner edge(? wheel alignment)

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Rear pads worn low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,667 miles

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,038 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,038 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,646 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 63,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 53,153 miles

front brake pads wearing thin,//replacement due

undertray fitted

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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KE04 KUG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KE04 KUG, 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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KE04 KUG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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