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VK55 DLU

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,976 mi
Last recorded171,976 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 DLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 171,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 146,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 142,516 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON STEERING RACK

Pass 22 Jul 2017 125,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,760 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 117,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,557 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

near side front marker light not working

Fail 21 Apr 2015 109,556 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

near side front marker light not working

Pass 14 May 2014 99,218 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,418 miles

Offside of windscreen has a see through mount in the swept area.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,418 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside of windscreen has a see through mount in the swept area.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,721 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 40,176 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,176 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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VK55 DLU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK55 DLU, 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 DLU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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