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RJ54 KZY

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,788 mi
Last recorded179,788 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 KZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 179,788 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 179,788 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 168,352 miles

brake fluid level low

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 6 Aug 2015 168,352 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 7 Aug 2014 159,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 145,638 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 145,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s inner cv boot area contaminated with grease

Fail 23 May 2012 132,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 132,812 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 123,904 miles

GB stickers on number plates, partially obscuring letters but not enough to likely to be misread

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

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

o/s/f inner cv gaiter slight weep

Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,540 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,357 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,051 miles

headlamps aimed low + adjusters inop

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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RJ54 KZY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ54 KZY, 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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RJ54 KZY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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