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DN05 EOY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,969 mi
Last recorded137,969 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 EOY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2024 137,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 129,603 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster slightly damaged but not affecting the normal operation of the light

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 122,178 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 123,174 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 103,140 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,440 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 93,438 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,741 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 4 Jan 2017 91,741 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,853 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges recommend rear alignment

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

sidewalls perished on both rear tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,988 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16

2) rear brake pads look low req closer inspection asap

3) n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,938 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 79,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,708 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,079 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,496 miles

front brakes slightly worn

rear number plate

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,357 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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DN05 EOY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DN05 EOY, 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 DN05 EOY registered?

DN05 EOY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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