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PE05 AZA

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,940 mi
Last recorded161,940 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 161,940 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAT Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframe corroded

Handbrake lever has high travel

Nearside Front Road wheel has been welded on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush not located correctly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 150,960 miles

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

PAT fluid leak

Fail 1 Dec 2020 150,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PAT fluid leak

Pass 11 Dec 2019 140,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge *RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge *RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 140,195 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge *RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge *RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,605 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,004 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank cracked ()

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 106,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster missing (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Coolant leak expansion tank cracked ()

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 98,479 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 98,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 94,041 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 91,689 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,072 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,739 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,803 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,521 miles

n/s/r tyre getting worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,727 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,838 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 AZA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AZA, 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 AZA registered?

PE05 AZA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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