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VU05 AKG

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,356 mi
Last recorded117,356 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 AKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,356 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 117,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 110,168 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 110,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 very heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2018 104,223 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on inside edges

Front windscreen wipers smear

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 May 2018 104,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on inside edges

Front windscreen wipers smear

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 May 2017 96,120 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,048 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,689 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,881 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,829 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,103 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,601 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,425 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VU05 AKG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VU05 AKG, 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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VU05 AKG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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