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DG55 SVU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,841 mi
Last recorded122,841 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 122,841 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 122,840 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,978 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,978 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 109,397 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,645 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 103,643 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 94,862 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 88,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,941 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,510 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 56,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,216 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 124,755 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 SVU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 SVU registered?

DG55 SVU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is DG55 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 SVU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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