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V25 ADM

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

153,382 mi
Last recorded153,382 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 ADM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 153,382 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 143,684 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2025 143,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2024 139,246 miles

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

General under-body corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2023 134,504 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2023 134,504 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2022 130,604 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body has surface rust

Pass 19 Dec 2020 127,141 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 120,223 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Dec 2019 120,223 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn but not allowing dirt ingress or loss of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 69,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 41,332 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 41,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,411 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,736 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 21,197 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 19,653 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,298 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,411 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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V25 ADM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V25 ADM, 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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V25 ADM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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