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VX54 UEJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

116,454 mi
Last recorded116,454 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 116,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 113,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 108,386 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,695 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 99,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,718 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,917 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner

Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,681 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 72,004 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 71,998 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inside edge

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,496 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,776 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 33,572 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,133 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,172 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,757 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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VX54 UEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VX54 UEJ, 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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VX54 UEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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