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ML54 VKP

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,275 mi
Last recorded153,275 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 153,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 153,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 146,632 miles

Brake pipes are heavily greased / coated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 146,632 miles

Brake pipes are heavily greased / coated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lense broken and showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 140,724 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased / coated

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2017 140,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn off (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pipes heavily greased / coated

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,143 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Nearside rear spring is corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 134,143 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Nearside rear spring is corroded

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 127,013 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 127,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 119,204 miles

both gront tyres getting low on tread

Pass 29 Jan 2013 113,186 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,096 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 97,289 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,244 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 84,123 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,994 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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ML54 VKP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML54 VKP, 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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ML54 VKP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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