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DA55 AWV

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,210 mi
Last recorded105,210 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 AWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 105,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front damaged wheel nut

Pass 30 Sep 2019 100,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2018 94,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2017 93,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear seat stalk casing missing

both rear tyres 2mm and loosing shape on tread

Fail 17 May 2017 93,694 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear seat stalk casing missing

both rear tyres 2mm and loosing shape on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,230 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsr seat belt clip incomplete

Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,026 miles

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,890 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,004 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,187 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s/r tyre is worn close to the wear bars

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape and very worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre is going out of shape and worn low in places

slight roughness in the n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,412 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 65,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,364 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,812 miles

front undertray loose

Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front undertray loose

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,046 miles

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

oil leak underneath vehicle(ehgine under tray)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 46,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak underneath vehicle(ehgine under tray)

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 AWV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol 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 AWV, 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 AWV registered?

DA55 AWV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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