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VU05 DMV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,817 mi
Last recorded77,817 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 DMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2026 77,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 77,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 76,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 74,693 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 71,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 70,882 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,901 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,754 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 68,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,950 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,276 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,253 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,119 miles

advise stone chip in o/s of front screen

Pass 5 May 2009 51,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,370 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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VU05 DMV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VU05 DMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 DMV registered?

VU05 DMV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 DMV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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