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DN53 SEA

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,995 mi
Last recorded131,995 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 SEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 131,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 128,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 128,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,375 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 123,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,128 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 119,128 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 112,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 109,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 106,886 miles

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2019 106,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2018 105,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,361 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 103,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,483 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,993 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,616 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,364 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 49,364 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,415 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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DN53 SEA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN53 SEA, 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 DN53 SEA registered?

DN53 SEA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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