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MM05 OFU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,669 mi
Last recorded149,669 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 OFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,669 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 149,669 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 134,620 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

all four coil springs corroded

front wipers smearing

nearside front & offside rear tyres bald on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Aug 2017 134,620 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

all four coil springs corroded

front wipers smearing

nearside front & offside rear tyres bald on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Aug 2016 114,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 101,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil over-filled

nearside front low on pressure

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,107 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 77,107 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,448 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 61,448 miles

Nearside Front 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,508 miles

Wipers are starting to smeer the screen / Rear brake pads are approax 80% worn / Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear low on inside edge + has age related cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2011 49,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wipers are starting to smeer the screen / Rear brake pads are approax 80% worn / Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear low on inside edge + has age related cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,852 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,554 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE NEARING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1;5MM

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,544 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 29,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MM05 OFU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MM05 OFU, 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 MM05 OFU registered?

MM05 OFU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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