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ML05 DBO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,987 mi
Last recorded12,987 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 DBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2025 12,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 12,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 12,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 12,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 12,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 12,029 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 11,455 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 11,193 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,712 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 10,263 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 9,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 8,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 7,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,535 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 6,556 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 5,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 4,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 3,273 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 DBO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML05 DBO registered?

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

Is ML05 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 DBO shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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