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OE05 DXW

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,302 mi
Last recorded126,302 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 DXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 126,302 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 124,491 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 124,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 122,855 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2022 121,506 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 119,736 miles

centre exhaust corroding

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 118,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroding

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,679 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,904 miles

rear exhaust corroding

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2018 111,900 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust corroding

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2017 108,791 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread deep enough to reach the chords but not more then 25mm long

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Jul 2016 103,271 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,270 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 77,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,712 miles

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

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

advise o/s n/s front lower arm bushs worn

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,950 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,452 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 43,450 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,314 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 35,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2009 25,920 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,433 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 17,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DXW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

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

Is OE05 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 DXW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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