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MM05 OJA

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,590 mi
Last recorded171,590 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 OJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 171,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 156,868 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 141,184 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 125,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,661 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 115,661 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 108,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 99,433 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 99,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,850 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 83,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,443 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,734 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,801 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,694 miles

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

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 Aug 2008 45,694 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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 OJA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM05 OJA, 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 OJA registered?

MM05 OJA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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