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DN05 EPA

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,668 mi
Last recorded155,668 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 155,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 146,260 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit limit, worn un-even, flat spots to trad area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn heavy on inner edge, close to cord's (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

coolant header tank cracked and weeping coolant

Pass 10 Sep 2015 139,791 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 133,769 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes have movement

Pass 2 Oct 2013 126,681 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,080 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 112,224 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 112,224 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 104,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 97,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 74,104 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 74,104 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

o/s rear inner sidelight not working.

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 EPA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EPA, 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 EPA registered?

DN05 EPA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for DN05 EPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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