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WK54 FKX

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,821 mi
Last recorded152,821 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 FKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 152,821 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 152,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction attempted cover up with permanent marker (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb? fitment? 20/30% of desired intensity (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy noisy/rattling from middle box (8.1.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 18 May 2023 129,696 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorated nearside reduced output

Pass 20 May 2022 106,962 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 106,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm, Rear Bush (Lollipop Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 104,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high On Lamp Adjuster Not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high On Lamp Adjuster Not working (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,924 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 99,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,436 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 97,436 miles

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

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

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,982 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,633 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall showing signs of perishing

Offside Rear Tyre side wall showing signs of perishing

Under vehicle trays cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Jan 2016 92,633 miles

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

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

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall showing signs of perishing

Offside Rear Tyre side wall showing signs of perishing

Under vehicle trays cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,863 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear brake disc are corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,320 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 71,588 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 60,927 miles

Both front tyres inner shoulder worn low

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 55,363 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,411 miles

O/side and N/Side front tyres wearing on inner edges,OK at time of test.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,397 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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WK54 FKX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WK54 FKX, 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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WK54 FKX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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