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OE05 EDJ

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,224 mi
Last recorded123,224 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,224 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 123,123 miles

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle All 4 fouling inner wheel arches at time of test (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 107,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 107,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,505 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 100,555 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 98,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,558 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,822 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,586 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 86,586 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,346 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 79,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,279 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 71,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 63,568 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,142 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,065 miles

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

headlamp adjusters very stiff and noisy.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,181 miles

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

front brake discs slighly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,127 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,755 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,919 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 EDJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EDJ, 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 EDJ registered?

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

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