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MM05 OJJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,765 mi
Last recorded120,765 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,765 miles

underbody corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 120,764 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 118,085 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

under car corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2024 118,080 miles

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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

under car corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 114,640 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,222 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 104,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 100,748 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,111 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 95,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge worn and has cut with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (tyre in poor condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,507 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear most exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,832 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to 1.6 mm

Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,357 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,384 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Slight corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

Fail 17 Jul 2015 68,384 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Slight corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,009 miles

Slight corrosion on suspension coil springs

Fail 18 Jul 2014 60,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on suspension coil springs

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,453 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,172 miles

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

Slight corrosion on offside front suspension coil spring

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,065 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,424 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 12,151 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 12,147 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)

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 OJJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OJJ, 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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MM05 OJJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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