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AO05 XZC

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,812 mi
Last recorded137,812 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 137,812 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 116,259 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 94,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,384 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 66,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,484 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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AO05 XZC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO05 XZC, 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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What year was AO05 XZC registered?

AO05 XZC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AO05 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 XZC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO05 XZC have outstanding finance?

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