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MK05 XRB

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,065 mi
Last recorded198,065 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 198,065 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 197,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 183,309 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 183,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf wheel scraping noise from pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 167,458 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 167,454 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 152,543 miles

Both front discs pitted

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Engine cover/under tray/both sides sill covers fitted

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 28 May 2016 152,533 miles

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

Both front discs pitted

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Engine cover/under tray/both sides sill covers fitted

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 May 2015 141,836 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 141,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under tray insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 128,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 113,763 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,673 miles

Both sides front tyres have worn inner edges

Nearside front side marker light not working

Fail 5 Jun 2010 72,812 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 72,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 60,311 miles

Both sides rear tyres have lumps/bulges on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,410 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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MK05 XRB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK05 XRB, 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 MK05 XRB registered?

MK05 XRB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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