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AG05 MMV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

234,438 mi
Last recorded234,438 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 MMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 234,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2023 234,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2022 229,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 229,772 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 224,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm central tread 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r indicator amber bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r lower anti-roll bar drop link joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm central tread 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central tread 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/r lower anti-roll bar drop link joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r indicator amber bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear o/s/r outer light cluster lens cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2019 209,876 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 209,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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AG05 MMV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AG05 MMV, 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 AG05 MMV registered?

AG05 MMV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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