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XIG 2787

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,735 mi
Last recorded88,735 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIG 2787
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 88,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on the rear frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 68,792 miles

Reverse light not working

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 16 Aug 2025 68,049 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2024 49,715 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 34,444 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,356 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 34,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 34,236 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 33,328 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,340 miles

Nearside Front and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2019 21,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush bonding poor and bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 21,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush bonding poor and bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 20,836 miles

both front wishone inner rear bush bonding poor and has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,859 miles

both front wishbone inner rear bushes bonding weak and movement

Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,519 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 16,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged slightly

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 15,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long handbrake lever travel

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,691 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 5,683 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 4,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 4,160 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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XIG 2787 is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XIG 2787, 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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XIG 2787 is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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