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AK55 VOA

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,169 mi
Last recorded105,169 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,169 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 105,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,881 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 86,980 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 86,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 82,095 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 82,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,346 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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AK55 VOA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 VOA registered?

AK55 VOA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AK55 VOA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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