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KF54 XCR

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,505 mi
Last recorded85,505 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 XCR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 85,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,791 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 81,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 81,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,564 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort poor

Pass 28 Jul 2022 75,525 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,775 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,842 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,060 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 63,060 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,385 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,955 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,418 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,081 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,821 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,890 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 XCR is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XCR, 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 KF54 XCR registered?

KF54 XCR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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