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S26 MAO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,208 mi
Last recorded141,208 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 MAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 132,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 118,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 106,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,018 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,271 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,814 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,590 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2014 65,632 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

drivers side wiper blade split

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,739 miles

REG SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,237 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges and nail in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,099 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,761 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,709 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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S26 MAO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S26 MAO, 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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S26 MAO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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