MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger broke but exhaust still secure
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust hanger broke but exhaust still secure
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust silensor deteriating and tail pipe hanger rotted off.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust silensor deteriating and tail pipe hanger rotted off.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
front & rear brake discs slightly worn
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
front & rear brake discs slightly worn
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit and close to ply/cord on inner edge borderline pass
o/s/r tyre worn close to ply/cord on edge borderline pass
n/s/f tyre 2.5mm
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/f tyre 2.5mm
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OE05 ECX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?
OE05 ECX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is OE05 ECX safe to buy?
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