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M15 EJH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

227,775 mi
Last recorded227,775 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 EJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 227,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 225,908 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 223,549 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 223,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 213,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 206,260 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 206,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 199,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 192,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 184,481 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 184,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 173,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 161,913 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 161,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 154,291 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 154,295 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 147,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 142,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Pass 17 Oct 2012 136,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 124,021 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 99,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,259 miles

rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,346 miles

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

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

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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M15 EJH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M15 EJH, 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 M15 EJH registered?

M15 EJH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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