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KT54 VAJ

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,596 mi
Last recorded104,596 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 VAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 104,596 miles

Battery warning lamp on

Front brake discs slightly warped

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Undertray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2018 104,490 miles

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

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

Battery warning lamp on

Front brake discs slightly warped

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,396 miles

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Offside front headlamp pattern weak

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar link rods

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2017 92,295 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Offside front headlamp pattern weak

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar link rods

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,205 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front & rear brake discs slightly warped

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge & wearing low

Offside front driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorating

Offside front headlamp dim on dip beam

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Slight play in offside rear antiroll bar link rod

Fail 20 Aug 2016 81,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front & rear brake discs slightly warped

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge & wearing low

Offside front driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorating

Offside front headlamp dim on dip beam

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Slight play in offside rear antiroll bar link rod

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,043 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,520 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 60,620 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,815 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt and stalk

oil level low

Fail 17 Oct 2013 46,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt and stalk

oil level low

Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,115 miles

The front wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,560 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,901 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,647 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,291 miles

n/s/f tyre wall well scuffed

o/s/f tyre worn on inside shoulder

small chips in windscreen

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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KT54 VAJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KT54 VAJ, 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 KT54 VAJ registered?

KT54 VAJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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