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AJ54 UNU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,702 mi
Last recorded162,702 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 162,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 149,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 149,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 136,818 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2015 136,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 126,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,788 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 117,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 107,889 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 107,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,424 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 21 Nov 2009 85,097 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,640 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,877 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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AJ54 UNU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ54 UNU, 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 AJ54 UNU registered?

AJ54 UNU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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