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A2 MXJ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,654 mi
Last recorded178,654 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 MXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 178,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 161,849 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 136,360 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 136,359 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 134,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 129,832 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 124,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/s Front ( Stone Chip ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 124,800 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s Front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working N/s Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/s Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s Front ( Worn With Free play ) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/s Front ( Stone Chip ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,093 miles

Centre Exhaust Box Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/s Rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 119,089 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/s Front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust Box Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,642 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 97,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,361 miles

rear tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 82,199 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant fluid low

rear tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,840 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,128 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,388 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 50,383 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,777 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs front and rear corroded and pitted

brake pedal spongy

offside rear inner wheel rim damaged and buckled

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,178 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 20,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,643 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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A2 MXJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A2 MXJ, 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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A2 MXJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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