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PG05 DXJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,691 mi
Last recorded73,691 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 DXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

anti-skid service lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Oct 2015 73,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired nut has been cut through (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

anti-skid service lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,616 miles

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

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

anti skid service lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,011 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 52,941 miles

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

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

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

anti skid check warning on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,413 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 45,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2009 22,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,979 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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PG05 DXJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PG05 DXJ, 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 PG05 DXJ registered?

PG05 DXJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is PG05 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG05 DXJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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