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PX05 VMT

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,682 mi
Last recorded158,682 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 VMT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 158,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 142,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,909 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 94,437 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 94,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,189 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,489 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,119 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 71,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in n/s/f anti-rollbar link.

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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PX05 VMT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX05 VMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX05 VMT registered?

PX05 VMT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is PX05 VMT safe to buy?

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