MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust..adjuster missing. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken off. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
front tyres ad normal wear on inside tyre tread shoulder
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower 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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight uneven wear on rear tyres - inside edges lower
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ05 FVL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 PJ05 FVL, 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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PJ05 FVL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 April 2005.
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