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PK55 VVW

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,248 mi
Last recorded120,248 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 VVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,248 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking lubricant (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 120,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking lubricant (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 116,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 114,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 113,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,389 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer sleeves at Ferrells cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge and slight cracking to outer edge -225/45/18

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very close to limit - 2mm/2mm/2mm -225/45/18 - STRONG ADVISORY (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge - 225/45/18

coolant level low coolant bottle cracked

exhaust center and back box outer skin deteriorated

front wipers slightly streaky

Fail 4 Oct 2017 111,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inner sidewall - 225/45/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer sleeves at Ferrells cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge and slight cracking to outer edge -225/45/18

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very close to limit - 2mm/2mm/2mm -225/45/18 - STRONG ADVISORY (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge - 225/45/18

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low coolant bottle cracked

exhaust center and back box outer skin deteriorated

front wipers slightly streaky

Fail 23 Sep 2017 111,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dash reports anti skid fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low offside and the nearside (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure and loose (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very dim and produces very little light (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very dim and produces very little light (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder inappropriately repaired brake caliper rubbing on the wheel rim (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder inappropriately repaired brake caliper rubbing on the wheel rim (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 105,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,045 miles

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

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

anti skid system indicates it requires a service

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2014 93,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 93,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,469 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 90,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear b rake disc heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,892 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,088 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 66,088 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,626 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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PK55 VVW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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