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OE05 DXV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,507 mi
Last recorded145,507 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 DXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 145,507 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 139,454 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 134,275 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 128,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,735 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,466 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 114,718 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti Roll Bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 108,342 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 101,270 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 93,414 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,873 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,136 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,532 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,285 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,990 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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OE05 DXV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OE05 DXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE05 DXV registered?

OE05 DXV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is OE05 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 DXV shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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