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CA04 AKF

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,005 mi
Last recorded166,005 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 AKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 166,005 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 166,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 164,163 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

plastic covers fitted not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Fail 2 Nov 2015 164,163 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

plastic covers fitted not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Pass 22 Nov 2014 157,458 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 148,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 135,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 135,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 114,534 miles

rear centre seat belt catch outer casing broken,(operation ok)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 114,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear centre seat belt catch outer casing broken,(operation ok)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,694 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 85,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,382 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 59,382 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 54,725 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

some imbalance on front brakes 12%

Fail 12 Dec 2008 54,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade split

some imbalance on front brakes 12%

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,937 miles

Headrests missing for all 3 rear seats

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 46,937 miles

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

Headrests missing for all 3 rear seats

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,215 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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CA04 AKF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CA04 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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CA04 AKF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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