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AV55 WVP

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,434 mi
Last recorded186,434 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 186,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 186,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 171,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 165,283 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 159,880 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 151,837 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 151,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working [in mirror] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 140,354 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,939 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 118,150 miles

rear box corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 117,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 105,846 miles

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

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 8 Feb 2014 104,741 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,293 miles

child seat fitted

clutch feels weak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 93,733 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,676 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,545 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 WVP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WVP, 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 WVP registered?

AV55 WVP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AV55 WVP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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