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33 PAM

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,912 mi
Last recorded58,912 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 PAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 58,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 57,169 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 57,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,326 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,063 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 53,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint at flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 50,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,926 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 46,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,223 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,240 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,516 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,525 miles

Advise underbody panalling obscuring some components

Advise visual only onrear seat belts rear seats folded away

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 33,525 miles

Advise underbody panalling obscuring some components

Advise visual only onrear seat belts rear seats folded away

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,932 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,653 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,881 miles

both rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,471 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,541 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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33 PAM 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 78.3%.

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 33 PAM, 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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33 PAM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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