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AO55 TEJ

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,998 mi
Last recorded89,998 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 TEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 89,998 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 89,998 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 82,478 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 76,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,740 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 66,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,179 miles

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

nsr hub bearing slightly noisy. slight front brake imbalance

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,925 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,736 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,451 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 27,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 TEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

AO55 TEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is AO55 TEJ safe to buy?

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