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PX55 TYF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,844 mi
Last recorded120,844 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 TYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 120,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,768 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2015 109,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

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

nail in osf tyre, tyre losing air.

rear exhaust held on with cable tie, middle exhaust corroded, advise replacement

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,648 miles

advise exhaust system corroded rear bracket badly corroded ok at time test

nsf spot light broken

rear shocker bump stops corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,900 miles

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

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

advise run flat tyres fitted to rear

Pass 29 Sep 2012 78,734 miles

wish bones weak x2 front

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,567 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,040 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 58,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 47,855 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,855 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,453 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 TYF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green 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 PX55 TYF, 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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PX55 TYF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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