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DE05 XBA

2005 Volvo V50

Cream Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,845 mi
Last recorded105,845 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 XBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 105,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 99,970 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 99,964 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 94,095 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,604 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,733 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,363 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 70,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 67,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 63,370 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 53,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,743 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,595 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 41,673 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 14 May 2012 35,837 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,454 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,209 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 XBA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Cream with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

DE05 XBA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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