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DE05 XAX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,258 mi
Last recorded144,258 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 144,258 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 142,231 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 142,231 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 139,073 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 139,073 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 135,349 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 131,144 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 131,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 126,594 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 126,594 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 121,748 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 116,592 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,340 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 105,201 miles

advise offside rear sidelight inop (outter)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,113 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on limit in places on outer tread

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 XAX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAX, 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 DE05 XAX registered?

DE05 XAX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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