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RK54 PHF

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,692 mi
Last recorded150,692 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 PHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 150,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 144,870 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 144,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 138,609 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 138,607 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 129,832 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 129,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 118,653 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 118,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,351 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 113,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 101,228 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,709 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,675 miles

engine light on

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,315 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,315 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 55,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,757 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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RK54 PHF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 RK54 PHF, 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 RK54 PHF registered?

RK54 PHF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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