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FY54 AKN

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,107 mi
Last recorded157,107 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 AKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 157,107 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush deterieted

rear pads low and discs scored and worn

Pass 23 Dec 2021 146,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 146,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 137,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 125,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 114,159 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 108,194 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,604 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,513 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 96,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,505 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 83,702 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S TYREWALL

Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,486 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,288 miles

N/S REAR INDECATOR BULB IS STARTING TO SHOW A BIT WHITE

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,998 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,135 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R indicator bulbs turning white

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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FY54 AKN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FY54 AKN, 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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FY54 AKN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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