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AF05 VBL

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,431 mi
Last recorded138,431 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 138,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 134,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 127,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 119,694 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 111,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm in centre and lower on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm in centre and lower on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 108,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2019 103,641 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 103,638 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 95,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 95,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,897 miles

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

nr and of tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,468 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 85,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,741 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,792 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,258 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 64,735 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offsdie rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2011 58,566 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,500 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 6 May 2008 32,836 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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AF05 VBL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF05 VBL, 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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AF05 VBL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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