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LD05 OVC

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,303 mi
Last recorded89,303 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 OVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 88,149 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,778 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 80,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,501 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,742 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,802 miles

offside front tyre slightly damaged in outer wall

offside head lamp dipped beam dim

Fail 24 Mar 2010 43,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre slightly damaged in outer wall

offside head lamp dipped beam dim

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,252 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,366 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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LD05 OVC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LD05 OVC, 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 LD05 OVC registered?

LD05 OVC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is LD05 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 OVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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