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AO55 TDX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,950 mi
Last recorded168,950 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 TDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 168,950 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 168,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 161,743 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Oil level at minimum

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2017 161,739 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil level at minimum

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 143,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil around engine area

Rear Back pipe mounting bracket broken exhaust support still

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 126,941 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 10 Sep 2014 119,418 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edge

Fail 7 Sep 2012 86,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,006 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,458 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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AO55 TDX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO55 TDX, 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 AO55 TDX registered?

AO55 TDX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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