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DG55 EYT

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,938 mi
Last recorded168,938 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 168,938 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 152,948 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 152,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 139,912 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 139,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 132,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,858 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 154,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,786 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 58,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,777 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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DG55 EYT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DG55 EYT, 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 DG55 EYT registered?

DG55 EYT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is DG55 EYT safe to buy?

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