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DE55 OJK

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,566 mi
Last recorded203,566 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 203,566 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing All road wheels have one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing Detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 196,127 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 196,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 186,314 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 186,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 180,997 miles

exhaust boxes outter casing corrde

o/s indicator lence damaged

rear brake pads getting low

slight grease leak on n/s c/v boot

Pass 16 Sep 2017 172,353 miles

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

Oil leak ()

covers fitted

exhaust flexy has a slight blow

Pass 17 Sep 2016 164,573 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

heat shield loose

Pass 19 Sep 2015 154,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 145,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s wiper split

slight cuts inner wall o/s/r tyre

slight damage to o/s mirror housing

Pass 21 Sep 2013 137,550 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

slight damage to o/s mirror housing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 128,321 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 128,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 118,377 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 109,692 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic trim panels fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 99,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 11 Nov 2008 90,351 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 88,971 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DE55 OJK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE55 OJK, 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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DE55 OJK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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