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KF54 XCT

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,345 mi
Last recorded121,345 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 XCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 121,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 115,560 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 115,543 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 109,425 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 109,369 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,567 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 99,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 95,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 91,028 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 91,028 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,637 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,662 miles

Exhaust flexy joint outer wrapping insercure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 3mm and out of shape inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Lower engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm cracked and perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,876 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,001 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,228 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 46,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,499 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 38,628 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,585 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 26,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,179 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 21,179 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,191 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 XCT is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

KF54 XCT is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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