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DA55 AWO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,473 mi
Last recorded172,473 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 172,473 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 172,473 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 162,722 miles

Both front suspensionarms,rear bushes worn and split

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 151,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust main silencer corroded

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 136,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

unable to see outer sills

Pass 14 Dec 2011 113,814 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

rear indicators white

Pass 16 Dec 2010 100,390 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 100,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 90,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 82,080 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 82,080 miles

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

front disc and pads getting worn

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 AWO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DA55 AWO, 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 DA55 AWO registered?

DA55 AWO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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