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RF54 KJA

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,204 mi
Last recorded144,204 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 144,204 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 137,256 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 137,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 134,259 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 134,259 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 134,000 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust system has a slight leak of gasses

Pass 6 Jan 2015 125,398 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 107,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,901 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT OUTTER WALL TYRE

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 94,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT OUTTER WALL TYRE

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,619 miles

SLIGHT CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER WALL

Fail 22 Dec 2011 83,619 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

SLIGHT CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER WALL

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,873 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 72,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,111 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 61,111 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,883 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,667 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 50,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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RF54 KJA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RF54 KJA, 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 RF54 KJA registered?

RF54 KJA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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