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MT05 EKC

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,119 mi
Last recorded145,119 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 EKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 145,119 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 139,434 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 131,727 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 124,390 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 124,390 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 114,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 104,279 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,127 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,555 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,573 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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MT05 EKC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MT05 EKC, 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 MT05 EKC registered?

MT05 EKC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is MT05 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 EKC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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