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AV55 UXS

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,622 mi
Last recorded173,622 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 173,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 167,400 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 167,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 159,627 miles

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

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

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 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

dpf adative tank leaking

exhaust hangers corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2015 149,331 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 138,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock outer casings deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 17 Oct 2014 138,223 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock outer casings deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Oct 2013 126,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 126,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 114,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,280 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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AV55 UXS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 AV55 UXS, 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 AV55 UXS registered?

AV55 UXS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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