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PJ54 VGG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,689 mi
Last recorded146,689 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 146,689 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 146,689 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 137,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 127,916 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine undertray obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,327 miles

engine bay covers obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jul 2016 120,327 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine bay covers obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,622 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,439 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,439 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,666 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,864 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,285 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 VGG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

PJ54 VGG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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