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AE55 XGD

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,750 mi
Last recorded152,750 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 152,750 miles

Nearside mirror casing missing

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Apr 2017 152,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside mirror casing missing

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Apr 2016 143,417 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r handbrake only made efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,862 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 125,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 115,734 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 108,686 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,024 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust heat sheild adrift

Fail 16 Apr 2012 99,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust heat sheild adrift

Fail 8 Mar 2011 83,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,906 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,935 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 44,935 miles

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

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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AE55 XGD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AE55 XGD, 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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AE55 XGD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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