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PX55 UOT

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,918 mi
Last recorded172,918 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 172,918 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 161,036 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 147,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 133,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs and pads very worn advise replacement asap

Pass 28 Nov 2013 120,222 miles

N/S/R tyre inner sidewall grooved

Pass 22 Nov 2012 109,351 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 98,346 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 98,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2010 87,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,361 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 UOT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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