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ML05 TLF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner front steering rack ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 88,192 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner front steering rack ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,103 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,830 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,844 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,982 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,240 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 26,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TLF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TLF, 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 ML05 TLF registered?

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

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