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PK05 AZO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,951 mi
Last recorded119,951 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 AZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 119,951 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking to tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 119,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking to tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,792 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 106,426 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 106,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,778 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 102,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 96,982 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 96,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,116 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 90,116 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,777 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,777 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,076 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 69,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,288 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,387 miles

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

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

oil weep from steering rack

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2010 54,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

oil weep from steering rack

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2009 43,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,657 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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PK05 AZO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PK05 AZO, 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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PK05 AZO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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