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DD05 MRD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,418 mi
Last recorded40,418 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD05 MRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 40,418 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,040 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 39,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 38,714 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,765 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 35,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 31,369 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,283 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp on its lower limit and will not adjust

Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,440 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,652 miles

rear tyres worn on insides

Fail 18 Feb 2014 23,652 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on insides

Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,486 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,558 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 13,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,541 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,018 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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DD05 MRD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DD05 MRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DD05 MRD registered?

DD05 MRD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DD05 MRD safe to buy?

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