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DG55 OBO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,386 mi
Last recorded126,386 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 OBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 126,386 miles

fuel cap damaged but still maintaining its seal on tank.

rear anti-roll bar slightly out of alignment

slight fluctuation rear brakes

Fail 17 Aug 2017 126,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

fuel cap damaged but still maintaining its seal on tank.

rear anti-roll bar slightly out of alignment

slight fluctuation rear brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,568 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 102,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2016 99,601 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 99,599 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 83,535 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 83,523 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 69,746 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 69,746 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,075 miles

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

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

n/side rear tyre is worn on the inner edge plus has cracks in the tread

o/side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/side rear tyre is worn on the inner edge plus has a nail in it and cracks in the tread

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,120 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,363 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,053 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 OBO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

DG55 OBO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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