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DE05 TKA

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,575 mi
Last recorded132,575 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 TKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 132,575 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 132,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 124,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,524 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 121,524 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 110,110 miles

exhaust corroding.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 110,042 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,499 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 77,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 60,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,807 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 42,407 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 42,407 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 31,628 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,183 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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DE05 TKA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE05 TKA, 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 DE05 TKA registered?

DE05 TKA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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