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DA55 AVR

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,947 mi
Last recorded200,947 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 AVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 200,947 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 200,947 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 170,879 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 170,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure Brake backplate/ dust shield (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 144,650 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 144,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 144,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 135,093 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 135,073 miles

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

battery cover fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 130,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,466 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 122,461 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,667 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 97,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,049 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 77,941 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,731 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,250 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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DA55 AVR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA55 AVR, 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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DA55 AVR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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