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DF05 DXX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,448 mi
Last recorded143,448 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 DXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight grease leakage from offside inner drive shaft boot

slight play in nearside steering rack tie rod inner joint

Fail 30 May 2017 143,448 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre going bald on inside edge and has 2 nails in it

slight grease leakage from offside inner drive shaft boot

slight play in nearside steering rack tie rod inner joint

Pass 3 Jun 2016 132,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

Fail 31 May 2016 132,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 122,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke emissions test too clean to register

Fail 2 Jun 2015 122,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke emissions test too clean to register

Pass 28 May 2014 113,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear front suspension arm bushes starting to debond and perish

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front and both rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear brake discs pitted

sill covers fitted

undertray broken

Fail 28 May 2014 113,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear front suspension arm bushes starting to debond and perish

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front and both rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear brake discs pitted

sill covers fitted

undertray broken

Pass 30 May 2013 103,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,636 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,919 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 91,679 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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 70,736 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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DF05 DXX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF05 DXX, 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 DF05 DXX registered?

DF05 DXX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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