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L13 ANK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,425 mi
Last recorded215,425 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 ANK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 215,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge(205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge(205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 215,092 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored by pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge(205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge(205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 196,055 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 195,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 184,670 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 174,603 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 158,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 138,771 miles

advise baby seat

Pass 2 Dec 2017 128,671 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 116,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 105,692 miles

Rear advise

Fail 21 Nov 2015 105,692 miles

Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Rear advise

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,201 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,955 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,418 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,830 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 55,929 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,429 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 47,570 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)

parking brake lever close to limit of travel

Fail 28 Nov 2008 47,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

parking brake lever close to limit of travel

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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L13 ANK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L13 ANK, 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 L13 ANK registered?

L13 ANK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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