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RF54 KGZ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

241,823 mi
Last recorded241,823 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 KGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 241,823 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 241,215 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2025 229,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 209,169 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 208,284 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 187,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 170,366 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 135,469 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 126,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,594 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,393 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,508 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,845 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,614 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 76,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,805 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,745 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,370 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 40,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,022 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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RF54 KGZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RF54 KGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF54 KGZ registered?

RF54 KGZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is RF54 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 KGZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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