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PJ54 PVP

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,070 mi
Last recorded178,070 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 PVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 178,070 miles

n/s rear light damaged on edge

Fail 22 Feb 2011 178,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 170,853 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 152,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 144,543 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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PJ54 PVP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 PJ54 PVP, 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 PJ54 PVP registered?

PJ54 PVP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is PJ54 PVP safe to buy?

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