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AK55 VOC

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,135 mi
Last recorded172,135 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 172,135 miles

All four tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2020 157,219 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxs skin partly rotten.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe's mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield partly lose.

Fail 4 Dec 2020 157,218 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Close to metal ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust boxs skin partly rotten.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs has big lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe's mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield partly lose.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 140,999 miles

corrosion showing to all rear suspension

rear exhaust pipe bracket broken

Fail 1 Apr 2019 140,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

corrosion showing to all rear suspension

rear exhaust pipe bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 132,509 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,854 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tail pipe getting poor

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,213 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,970 miles

rear tyres slighly out of shape

wipers smear

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,518 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,251 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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AK55 VOC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 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 AK55 VOC, 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 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK55 VOC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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