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OE05 DXX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,651 mi
Last recorded156,651 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 DXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 156,651 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested engine oil leak unsafe to do (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 142,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,240 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer corrdoded

headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 5 Jul 2019 117,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer corrdoded

headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

power system warning light on

Pass 26 May 2017 88,873 miles

Exhaust box corroded and rear hanger broken

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has minor sidewall damage

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle casing (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn smooth on inner edge

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 88,873 miles

Exhaust box corroded and rear hanger broken

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has minor sidewall damage

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle casing (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn smooth on inner edge

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,195 miles

Centre Exhaust box corroded and exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner rack joint has play

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn smooth on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre Exhaust box corroded and exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner rack joint has play

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has cuts in tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 64,800 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 58,030 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,447 miles

all tyres close to legal limit and all tyres have small cuts.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,017 miles

both rear tyres have worn to 3mm tread depth in places

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,763 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 31,763 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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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OE05 DXX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DXX, 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 OE05 DXX registered?

OE05 DXX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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