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AK55 VNU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,979 mi
Last recorded137,979 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 137,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 131,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,074 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 124,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 114,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,958 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,680 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,294 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,074 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

rear brake discs corroded and worn

sill covers fitted

tested when wet

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2011 65,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,063 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 54,063 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,102 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,453 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front brake pads getting low

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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AK55 VNU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK55 VNU, 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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AK55 VNU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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