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DG05 UTR

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,268 mi
Last recorded183,268 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 UTR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 183,268 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 183,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 177,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 177,365 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 169,178 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 156,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 143,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 130,713 miles

marks in windscreen

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 29 May 2013 119,540 miles

front brake readings 360 / 380

hand brake 160 / 180

mot retest done by b beswick on behalf of ian wilson.

new brake discs + pads fitted to rear .

rear brake readings 210 / 210

Fail 29 May 2013 119,540 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

advise full brake check be carried out

n/s/rear disc badly corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 107,260 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 93,061 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 74,590 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 74,590 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,183 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,957 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 UTR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG05 UTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 UTR registered?

DG05 UTR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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