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DG05 EZR

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,506 mi
Last recorded115,506 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 EZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 115,506 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 115,506 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake di brake pads thin

Pass 14 Jun 2018

Offside Front Tyre perised in tread

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread

Fail 13 Jun 2018

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Tyre perised in tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Pass 23 May 2017 83,336 miles

wiper slightly smearing

Fail 23 May 2017 83,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 72,709 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2015 61,012 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 61,012 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 59,220 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 59,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 53,030 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 53,027 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

all four tyres are cracking on side walls

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,373 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,980 miles

Nearside headlight aim only just inside aim limits and it would appear the headlight requires adjustment.

Offside headlight aim only just inside aim limits and it would appear the headlight requires adjustment.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,350 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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DG05 EZR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG05 EZR, 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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DG05 EZR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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