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DN05 EPC

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,053 mi
Last recorded154,053 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 EPC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 154,053 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 144,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn

o/s/r tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 18 Mar 2018 136,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 124,560 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,868 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 102,324 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2015 102,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 93,258 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 May 2013 82,908 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 May 2013 82,895 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2012 73,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 63,719 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

crack in windscreen not in swept area

Pass 11 May 2010 51,109 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 May 2009 36,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,736 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 EPC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EPC, 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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DN05 EPC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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