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AE05 VFF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,159 mi
Last recorded60,159 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2009 60,159 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f fog light cracked

tape on headlamps causing heat spots on lenses

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,159 miles

o/s/f fog light cracked

tape on headlamps causing heat spots on lenses

Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,539 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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AE05 VFF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE05 VFF, 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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What year was AE05 VFF registered?

AE05 VFF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is AE05 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 VFF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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