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DE05 XAT

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,815 mi
Last recorded161,815 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 XAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 161,815 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 161,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 153,604 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 153,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

All tyres wearing uneven on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2013 141,532 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 139,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 139,978 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 139,767 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 139,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 120,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers could be improved

Pass 18 May 2010 102,710 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 102,695 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2009 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 71,501 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 XAT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DE05 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

DE05 XAT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is DE05 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 XAT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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