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AV55 PFZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,559 mi
Last recorded180,559 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 180,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 180,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror decorations ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush worn almost to excess. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside no.plate light dim/poor

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt fluid loss apparent. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake back plate missing and nearside front loose,rattles.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear indicators both showing white almost to excess.

Rear wiper blade split.

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

exhaust heat shields not fully secure.

exhaust rear tailpipe bracket corroded and broken,other brackets corroded and weak.exhaust not fully secure.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 163,199 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 148,747 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2015 148,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front and offside rear tyres are badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 134,521 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 134,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2013 119,696 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 23 May 2013 112,776 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 108,796 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 108,796 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 87,456 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,334 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,271 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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AV55 PFZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV55 PFZ, 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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AV55 PFZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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