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DA55 AWR

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,960 mi
Last recorded176,960 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 AWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 176,960 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 176,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 170,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 163,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pad wearing thin

Fail 12 Jun 2017 163,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pad wearing thin

Pass 17 Jun 2016 155,497 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 155,497 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2015 148,925 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 148,925 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 132,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 99,355 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,729 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,573 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,970 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 AWR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AWR, 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 AWR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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