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AO05 OHR

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,306 mi
Last recorded126,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 126,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 126,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 122,939 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 119,591 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 119,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 113,410 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 113,409 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 109,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 103,031 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 95,205 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,610 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 19 Feb 2016 77,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,303 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking on sidewalls.

Front and rear disc's slightly pitted.

Front pads starting to wear.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 66,295 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyre's cracking on sidewalls.

Front and rear disc's slightly pitted.

Front pads starting to wear.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear handbrake slightly slow and low reading.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 58,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,386 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,270 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,416 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,262 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,260 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2009 37,534 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,534 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,085 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 OHR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO05 OHR, 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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AO05 OHR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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