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V2 VLE

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,211 mi
Last recorded82,211 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 VLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,211 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 82,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 73,631 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 73,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 68,531 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 68,529 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 57,782 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 57,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,652 miles

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 51,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 45,486 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,557 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,927 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,664 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,104 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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V2 VLE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V2 VLE, 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 V2 VLE registered?

V2 VLE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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