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PX55 UBD

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,419 mi
Last recorded141,419 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 UBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 141,419 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2014 135,945 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 135,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 127,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 126,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 103,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,824 miles

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

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

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

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 UBD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PX55 UBD, 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 UBD registered?

PX55 UBD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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