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DG05 XWH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,001 mi
Last recorded149,001 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XWH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 149,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 148,993 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 146,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 143,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 143,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 136,040 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (strong advise) (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 3mm

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link balljoints

Pass 8 Dec 2016 124,199 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,590 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

inner edges of both rear tyres worn low

nearside steering rack inner joint/ steering rack has play

Fail 26 Nov 2015 109,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

inner edges of both rear tyres worn low

nearside steering rack inner joint/ steering rack has play

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,730 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,605 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,896 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 76,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,404 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XWH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWH, 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 XWH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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