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PE05 AXP

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

219,166 mi
Last recorded219,166 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 219,166 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 219,160 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 212,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 205,666 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 205,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 198,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 191,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 184,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 159,071 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 13 Jun 2009 132,928 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 132,925 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 102,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 102,072 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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PE05 AXP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PE05 AXP, 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 PE05 AXP registered?

PE05 AXP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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