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DK05 VVO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,893 mi
Last recorded114,893 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,957 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 99,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,160 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 62,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 54,347 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 49,765 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 43,683 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 37,333 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 28,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,049 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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DK05 VVO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DK05 VVO, 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 DK05 VVO registered?

DK05 VVO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DK05 VVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 VVO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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