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KV54 DNJ

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,269 mi
Last recorded141,269 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 141,269 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Front fog lamp lens cracked

N,S,F body damage

N,S,R exhaust silencer held with wire

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2022 141,269 miles

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

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

Front brake disc corroded

Front fog lamp lens cracked

N,S,F body damage

N,S,R exhaust silencer held with wire

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 136,210 miles

Nearside Front Damage

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 129,187 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 129,186 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damaged and sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 122,776 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2018 122,749 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +worn on the inner edge close to the cord (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2017 116,996 miles

Front exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,665 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,672 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 76,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2012 72,367 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,083 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 68,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,683 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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KV54 DNJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV54 DNJ, 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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KV54 DNJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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