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PX55 UPC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,809 mi
Last recorded150,809 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 150,809 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake insecure Brake discs back plate badly corroded and insecure, has been rubbing on wheel and is jammed in brake caliper. (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam image has a gap in the middle and only light at both ends. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded and coming adrift.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on inner face due to brake disc back plate insecure and rubbing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting bracket corroded away from exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside to the extent it has nearly worn through casing and could fail at any time. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 139,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 131,767 miles

Front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall small cuts

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 22 Sep 2020 131,767 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall small cuts

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 9 Sep 2019 127,264 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 127,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 122,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 122,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjustment not operational (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,187 miles

Central Centre box corroded

Exhaust tail pipe support bracket broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre scalloped on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre scolloped and devoid of tread on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,882 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre has light inner edge wear

both rear brake hose ferrule protective rubber sleaves perished

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust hanged corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre has light inner edge wear

Offside headlamp slightly loose, but not insecure

both rear brake hose ferrule protective rubber sleaves perished

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust hanged corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 101,605 miles

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,619 miles

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,941 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 79,759 miles

Exhaust system getting rusted.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,759 miles

Exhaust system getting rusted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 74,685 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,685 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 66,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2008 42,233 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,233 miles

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

Nearside 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 UPC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 UPC, 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 UPC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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