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AK04 WGE

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,164 mi
Last recorded187,164 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 187,164 miles

Oil leak ()

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 179,658 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 179,655 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 162,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 142,398 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 142,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 31,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,912 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 100,106 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 89,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sump guard fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,022 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 74,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers starting to smere

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,641 miles

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

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

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

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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AK04 WGE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK04 WGE, 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 AK04 WGE registered?

AK04 WGE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AK04 WGE safe to buy?

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