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AO05 OHG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,392 mi
Last recorded153,392 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 153,392 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer joint

Pass 10 Jan 2020 151,042 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 142,822 miles

BOTH REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 11 Dec 2018 142,805 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 8 Jan 2018 136,886 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 136,817 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 130,225 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 126,539 miles

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Pass 15 May 2015 117,314 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2014 107,032 miles

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

Nearside front tyre punctured on the outer sidewall

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

Fail 10 May 2014 107,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front tyre punctured on the outer sidewall

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

Pass 16 May 2013 97,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2013 97,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 87,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Pass 10 May 2011 78,938 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 65,319 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,295 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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AO05 OHG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO05 OHG, 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 AO05 OHG registered?

AO05 OHG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AO05 OHG safe to buy?

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