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KF54 SXE

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,728 mi
Last recorded139,728 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 SXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 139,728 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front coil springs corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,259 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 129,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,261 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 118,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,188 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 106,356 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,363 miles

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

crash damage offside front wing

Pass 1 Feb 2014 94,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on inner wall

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,737 miles

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

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

minor stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,823 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,471 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,401 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 56,401 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,594 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 47,587 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,579 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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KF54 SXE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KF54 SXE, 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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KF54 SXE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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