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PX55 UOK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,770 mi
Last recorded149,770 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 UOK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 149,770 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 149,761 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 147,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all rear suspension components have extensive surface corrosion but not corroded to excess at time of test

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2015 147,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all rear suspension components have extensive surface corrosion but not corroded to excess at time of test

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2014 144,538 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 144,538 miles

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

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

(1.7.3)The nearside front headlamp has the incorrect headlamp retainer fitted

(1.7.3)The offside front headlamp has the incorrect headlamp retainer fitted

(1.8B,2,4)The nearside front headlamp adjuster(s) do not function as intended,indicating that they are faulty in operation

(1.8B,2,4)The offside front headlamp adjuster(s) do not function as intended,indicating that they are faulty in operation

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.4G.2)The offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint is slightly worn

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn,indicating that it is ready for renewal

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc inner face is corroded,pitted.

(3.5.1i)The offside front brake disc inner face is corroded,pitted and worn

(3.7A.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 21%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.2A.1a)The nearside front wheel rim is distorted

(7.1.1)The exhaust system hangers are deteriorating

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 12 Jul 2013 140,200 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 132,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 125,001 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 124,991 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 116,620 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 108,952 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 94,645 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 UOK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 UOK, 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 UOK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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