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PX55 UOP

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,610 mi
Last recorded174,610 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 UOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 174,610 miles

nearside front tyre,offside front tyre and nearside rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2017 174,591 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre,offside front tyre and nearside rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2016 164,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 163,003 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 163,003 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 147,974 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 133,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 121,362 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Oct 2011 110,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 110,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 100,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 85,982 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,020 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 UOP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UOP, 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 UOP registered?

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

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