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DG05 UTS

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,975 mi
Last recorded200,975 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 UTS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 200,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 196,541 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 191,445 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 182,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 168,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 168,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 154,256 miles

n/s/f wheel been repaired / slight in balance on rear brakes / slight play in rear drop links

rear heat shield loose / slight play in both rear drop links / front pads getting low / n/s/f tyre 2mm

under cover x sill covers x engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 137,690 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 137,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 124,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 2 Jan 2015 124,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,710 miles

Nearside 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)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 14 Mar 2013 102,564 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,060 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,182 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall not deep enough to see ply cord

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 UTS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG05 UTS, 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 DG05 UTS registered?

DG05 UTS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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