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PX55 TXT

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,830 mi
Last recorded179,830 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 TXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 179,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 179,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 169,984 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 bulbs working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear anti roll bar not correctly located

Fail 5 Apr 2018 169,981 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 bulbs working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear anti roll bar not correctly located

Pass 11 Apr 2017 162,648 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly distorted

all steering and suspension corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish and wear on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

front brake disks show wear and corroded on edges

front wipers slight smearing

Fail 7 Apr 2017 162,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly distorted

all steering and suspension corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish and wear on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

front brake disks show wear and corroded on edges

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 157,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 148,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 139,745 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 139,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 125,111 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 115,214 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 115,214 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,169 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55/16

Fail 4 Apr 2011 101,169 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55/16

Pass 27 Mar 2010 90,490 miles

adv hand brake has travel

Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,423 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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PX55 TXT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX55 TXT, 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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What year was PX55 TXT registered?

PX55 TXT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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