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DV55 MVR

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,741 mi
Last recorded111,741 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 MVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall but no cord or ply on show

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,512 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust weak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,558 miles

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

exhaust back box weak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f orange marker light inop

Pass 30 Oct 2010 84,355 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs rear faces worn/corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,948 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 75,943 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,682 miles

oil leak on engine

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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DV55 MVR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV55 MVR, 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 DV55 MVR registered?

DV55 MVR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is DV55 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 MVR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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