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PK55 SYS

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,020 mi
Last recorded152,020 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 SYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 152,020 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 147,919 miles

bad oil leak

rear brake discs badly worn

slight movement in O/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 8 Dec 2015 147,915 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

bad oil leak

rear brake discs badly worn

slight movement in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 144,053 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall badly worn

Fail 12 Dec 2014 144,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall badly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2013 137,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bracket corroded away from exhaust

Fail 10 Dec 2013 137,913 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bracket corroded away from exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2012 132,516 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

offside rear inner side light inoperative

Fail 1 Dec 2011 126,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 126,894 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 115,720 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,131 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,545 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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PK55 SYS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PK55 SYS, 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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PK55 SYS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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