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AO55 XWC

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,188 mi
Last recorded192,188 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 192,188 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

Engine feels "lumpy".

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F & N/S/R Tyres worn to 3mm.

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

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 175,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

O/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 158,258 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 158,258 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 141,598 miles

ALL Brake Pads wearing thin.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2011 124,330 miles

ALL Brake Discs worn.

Evidence of oil leak, around Undertray.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 124,330 miles

ALL Brake Discs worn.

Evidence of oil leak, around Undertray.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,861 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Evidence of Oil leak, around Undertray.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertray.

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)

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

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 89,131 miles

Evidence of slight oil seepage, around Undertray.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 89,131 miles

Evidence of slight oil seepage, around Undertray.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 67,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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AO55 XWC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

AO55 XWC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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