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KG54 SZX

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,548 mi
Last recorded40,548 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 SZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 40,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic cover fitted under the floor

Pass 27 Sep 2024 38,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 14 Sep 2023 35,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both sides front tyres slight wearing edges

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,442 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 11 Sep 2021 29,082 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 17% (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 26 Sep 2020 28,436 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight wearing

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 28 Sep 2019 28,256 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 14 Sep 2018 27,411 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass the park break 17% (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 16 Sep 2017 26,766 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,020 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front wishbones rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre nearing 2mm of tread

parking brake efficiency is low at 17%, it may require repair or adjustment

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic cover top of the engine and under the floor all over

Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear indicator lights are slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,566 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 20,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 18,012 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 18,012 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,671 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,149 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 8,933 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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KG54 SZX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KG54 SZX, 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 KG54 SZX registered?

KG54 SZX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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