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VK55 DLJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

65,389 mi
Last recorded65,389 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 DLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,389 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,517 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 61,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 53,652 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 48,371 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,119 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 43,119 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,205 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 41,204 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,184 miles

slight split in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,650 miles

slight handbrake travel

Fail 19 Aug 2015 37,650 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,307 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 36,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,593 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in

Fail 3 Sep 2013 34,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,241 miles

n/s/r tyre starting ti mishape slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2012 33,241 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting ti mishape slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,205 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 31,203 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,197 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 28,197 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,403 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 24,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,848 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)

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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VK55 DLJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 VK55 DLJ, 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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VK55 DLJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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