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KW04 FOA

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,708 mi
Last recorded67,708 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 FOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 67,708 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 61,118 miles

Both front lowers suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2025 61,107 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front lowers suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 53,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,696 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,823 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,293 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,296 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,154 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,007 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 6 Jun 2013 34,795 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,874 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,742 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,025 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,462 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,927 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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KW04 FOA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KW04 FOA, 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 KW04 FOA registered?

KW04 FOA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is KW04 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW04 FOA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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