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ML05 DAO

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,548 mi
Last recorded84,548 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 DAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2023 84,548 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

undercarriage waxoyled

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,543 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 79,474 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Both Front Inner Steering Gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,082 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,180 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost Cords ..205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,955 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 63,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine bay covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,892 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,000 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 42,000 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,485 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,107 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,239 miles

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

Tyres 205/50/17 O/S and N/S/F 5mm O/S/R 3-4 mm N/S/R 7mm

Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,361 miles

N/S/R Tyre close to limit on outter edge

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

O/S/F Tyre on 2 mm

Slight side wall damage on N/S/F Tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 10,069 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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ML05 DAO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ML05 DAO, 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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ML05 DAO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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