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VO05 DDX

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

294,270 mi
Last recorded294,270 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 294,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside number plate bulb slightly dull

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges slightly

engine under tray damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2014 272,055 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Dec 2014 272,055 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2013 247,814 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 227,071 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 227,071 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 187,877 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split no play in pin/bush.

rear heat shield lose

Pass 10 Jan 2011 163,638 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f inner rack joint worn slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2010 128,446 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside edges

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 97,898 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,638 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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VO05 DDX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VO05 DDX, 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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VO05 DDX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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