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VN55 VPJ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,863 mi
Last recorded142,863 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 142,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r shock absorber bumpstop perished

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop perishing

rear exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 22 Feb 2014 128,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear and Offside rear shock absorber bump stop[s] are deteriorated.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 120,466 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 80,197 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front nearside tyre worn inner edge

front offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,427 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front offside and front nearside tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2009 62,427 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front offside and front nearside tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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VN55 VPJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN55 VPJ, 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 VN55 VPJ registered?

VN55 VPJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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