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KE53 VMT

2004 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,805 mi
Last recorded135,805 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo 300 Series108,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VMT
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 135,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 125,852 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 125,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 121,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 117,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,607 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 114,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,745 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,844 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 108,842 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,072 miles

TOW BALL NOT FITTED

Fail 19 Apr 2016 100,072 miles

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

TOW BALL NOT FITTED

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,249 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 85,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,492 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,645 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,678 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 58,655 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,875 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 52,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,046 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?

Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,789
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
13,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,378
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,789
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,281
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,666
Stop lamp not working 2,346
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KE53 VMT is a 2004 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 108,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 300 Series fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 5,378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 VMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 300 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE53 VMT registered?

KE53 VMT is a 2004 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is KE53 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 VMT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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