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ST54 KPA

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,972 mi
Last recorded178,972 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 KPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 178,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 169,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front steel brake pipe plastic outer casing bulging

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front to rear steel brake pipe outer plastic casing bulging

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe outer plastic casing bulging

exhaust hangers corroded and rear rubber broken

Pass 16 Jan 2017 161,019 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 161,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 156,597 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 156,597 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 153,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 12 Nov 2014 153,403 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 26 Nov 2013 148,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels have a distortion in the bead rims

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 15 Nov 2012 142,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel rims distorted

Fail 15 Nov 2012 142,464 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel rims distorted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 129,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres tread wearing unevenly

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

Pass 25 Nov 2010 109,690 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

Pass 18 Nov 2009 87,074 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 87,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 68,730 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,337 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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ST54 KPA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST54 KPA, 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 ST54 KPA registered?

ST54 KPA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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