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VU55 AVX

2005 Volvo V50

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,683 mi
Last recorded183,683 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 AVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 183,683 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 179,795 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 179,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 173,903 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 173,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 167,940 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 162,151 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 162,150 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 156,009 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 148,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 136,695 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 136,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 125,721 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 125,721 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 114,947 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 105,575 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 105,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,266 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,618 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 79,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE NOT SECURED IN BRACKET ON SUSPENSION LEG CAUSING SOME CHAFING.

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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VU55 AVX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VU55 AVX, 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 VU55 AVX registered?

VU55 AVX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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