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AF54 ODU

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,603 mi
Last recorded155,603 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ODU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 155,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 155,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 148,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs poor condition

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 148,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs poor condition

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 139,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,093 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 127,276 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 127,276 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 115,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 102,435 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,205 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edges

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,288 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,403 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,412 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,553 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 62,085 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,386 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,653 miles

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

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

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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AF54 ODU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AF54 ODU, 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 AF54 ODU registered?

AF54 ODU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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