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PE05 AXU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,018 mi
Last recorded189,018 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 189,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 178,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 168,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 160,388 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 160,388 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 150,015 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 150,006 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 143,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 136,566 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 131,238 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 125,354 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 125,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 120,198 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 113,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,619 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,898 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 68,512 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,815 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 AXU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE05 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

PE05 AXU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is PE05 AXU safe to buy?

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