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AO05 OHV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

214,041 mi
Last recorded214,041 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 214,041 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 214,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 208,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 200,562 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 195,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 188,521 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 171,188 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2018 171,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 139,697 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 139,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Nov 2016 130,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 130,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 119,761 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 119,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 110,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower wishbones, rear bushes perishing and cracking

both front tyres worn on edges

center exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2014 110,636 miles

both front lower wishbones, rear bushes perishing and cracking

both front tyres worn on edges

center exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,989 miles

both dip beam aims on min height setting

fair amount of hand brake travel

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2013 103,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both dip beam aims on min height setting

fair amount of hand brake travel

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2012 95,801 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2011 87,613 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,246 miles

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 21 May 2008 62,405 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 OHV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

AO05 OHV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is AO05 OHV safe to buy?

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