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A3 DDE

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,911 mi
Last recorded70,911 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,911 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 70,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,858 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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A3 DDE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 DDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 DDE registered?

A3 DDE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is A3 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DDE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 DDE have outstanding finance?

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