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DG05 XWL

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,190 mi
Last recorded110,190 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arms (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Fail 27 Feb 2018 110,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section support brackets corroded / broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed below limit & cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arms (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2017 106,856 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroding & support bracket broken away from pipe - system still secure

Pass 22 Feb 2016 102,423 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

exhaust tailpipe corroding - support bracket broken away from pipe - system still secure

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front suspension arm - rear bush deteriorating slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,724 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust system corroding

exhaust tailpipe support bracket broken

nearside front suspension arm - rear bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Feb 2014 95,478 miles

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

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

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,368 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,446 miles

Nearside front outer position light not working

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread, overall tread depth 4mm

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 82,439 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pads wearing uneven

Nearside front outer position light not working

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread, overall tread depth 4mm

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,931 miles

Both front Brake Discs and Pads worn

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge of tread, overall tread depth 4mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,931 miles

Both front Brake Discs and Pads worn

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge of tread, overall tread depth 4mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,557 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,108 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,510 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 XWL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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