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VK54 NZA

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,356 mi
Last recorded97,356 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 NZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 97,356 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,821 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 91,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,971 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,729 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 83,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 79,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,930 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,683 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,306 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 50,757 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 50,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,686 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,647 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 39,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,626 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 21,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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
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VK54 NZA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK54 NZA, 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 VK54 NZA registered?

VK54 NZA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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The MOT history for VK54 NZA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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