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AO05 XZG

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

255,275 mi
Last recorded255,275 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 255,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 240,615 miles

near-side front tyre worn on inner shoulder

off-side rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Apr 2015 219,884 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 219,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 197,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 173,840 miles

Both front tyres wearing excessively on inner edges.

NSR bump stop deteoriated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 150,605 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box splitting at bottom-but not yet blowing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 128,303 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 103,897 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 103,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 61,661 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 XZG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XZG, 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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AO05 XZG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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