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VN05 VLR

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,566 mi
Last recorded150,566 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 150,566 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 145,820 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 139,188 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 132,503 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Warning shows on dash display while engine is running constant. Engine system service required.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 132,503 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Very rear exhaust hanger corroded and rusted away totally (7.1.1)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Warning shows on dash display while engine is running constant. Engine system service required.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,620 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 130,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 123,979 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 123,979 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 115,869 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 115,869 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 111,117 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear heat shiled lose

Fail 8 Apr 2013 11,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear heat shiled lose

Pass 25 Feb 2012 94,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 83,279 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,747 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 58,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,158 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 45,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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VN05 VLR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VN05 VLR, 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 VN05 VLR registered?

VN05 VLR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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