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ML05 XSV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,072 mi
Last recorded170,072 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2012 170,072 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 168,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 158,808 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 152,558 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 123,210 miles

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit recommend further investigation

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 XSV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

ML05 XSV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is ML05 XSV safe to buy?

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