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DG05 TNE

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,646 mi
Last recorded197,646 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TNE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 197,646 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 197,646 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 193,344 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 193,344 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 188,974 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 188,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 182,840 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Mar 2017 175,769 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 175,769 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 164,895 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 157,367 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 157,367 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 146,378 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 134,108 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 134,108 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 120,010 miles

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

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

headlamp aims just within tollerance

Pass 4 Jul 2012 120,010 miles

headlamp aims just within tollerance

Pass 4 Jul 2011 107,630 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,514 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,464 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 TNE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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