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A4 AKF

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,340 mi
Last recorded132,340 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 AKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 132,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 132,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 128,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 125,048 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 122,265 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 118,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 114,303 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 114,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,463 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 103,342 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm worn uneven on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 103,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit for test (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm worn uneven on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,635 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,682 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,738 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of offside and nearside front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,182 miles

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

front brake pads very low

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,723 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 34,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,410 miles

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

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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A4 AKF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A4 AKF, 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 A4 AKF registered?

A4 AKF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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