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DE05 XBF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,288 mi
Last recorded142,288 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 XBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 142,288 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Off side rear tyre worn inside edge.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Steering rack damp.

Windscreen wiper outside sweat area slow moving.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 138,661 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 133,517 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,392 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 123,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 113,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,401 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,604 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,296 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 82,295 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,438 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 69,438 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,850 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 58,451 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 58,451 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 48,034 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

slight mist of oil on steering rack

Fail 15 May 2012 48,034 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

slight mist of oil on steering rack

Pass 17 May 2011 38,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 16,938 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 9,086 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 XBF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XBF, 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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DE05 XBF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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