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OE05 EDK

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

261,944 mi
Last recorded261,944 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EDK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 261,944 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 247,381 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 247,381 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 219,438 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 219,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 200,579 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 172,734 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 172,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2011 144,098 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 115,020 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 115,020 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 44,202 miles

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

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 EDK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EDK, 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 EDK registered?

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

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