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PN05 XXV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,132 mi
Last recorded169,132 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 XXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 169,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 164,115 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 164,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 159,347 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Dec 2019 159,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 152,054 miles

Front front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2018 152,054 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2018 145,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 131,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 118,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,818 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,271 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,375 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,551 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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PN05 XXV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PN05 XXV, 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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PN05 XXV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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