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AJ55 AZU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,848 mi
Last recorded157,848 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 157,848 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Offside and Nearside (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Offside and Nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 151,554 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust poor

Fail 17 Nov 2016 151,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear support broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust poor

Pass 11 Nov 2015 148,912 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

edges worn on front tyres

Pass 15 Nov 2014 138,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 128,010 miles

inner edge offside front tyre worn

Fail 18 Nov 2013 128,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

inner edge offside front tyre worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 102,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 89,267 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 75,973 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,334 miles

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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AJ55 AZU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ55 AZU, 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 AJ55 AZU registered?

AJ55 AZU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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