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OE05 EDL

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,077 mi
Last recorded146,077 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 146,077 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 146,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 136,651 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,941 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 129,940 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,181 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded and outer skin starting to peel

Fail 3 Mar 2016 124,181 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded and outer skin starting to peel

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 115,919 miles

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

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

front pads 4/5mm and discs worn

nearside front tyre 3mm tread and worn on edges

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm and 3mm and worn on edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 115,874 miles

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

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

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

front pads 4/5mm and discs worn

nearside front tyre 3mm tread and worn on edges

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm and 3mm and worn on edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,627 miles

front brake pades worn 70% discs worn

Fail 8 Jul 2013 104,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pades worn 70% discs worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,928 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges and tread 2.5mm-3mm

offside front tyre worn on edges and tread 2.5mm-3mm

Fail 25 Jul 2012 89,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges and tread 2.5mm-3mm

offside front tyre worn on edges and tread 2.5mm-3mm

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,631 miles

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

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

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

travel on h/ brake

Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

travel on h/ brake

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,347 miles

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

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

offside front tyre 2mm tread tracking out on front

Fail 30 Jun 2010 59,284 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre 2mm tread tracking out on front

Fail 6 Jul 2009 45,354 miles

4mm front pades 3mm rear pades wear left

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,354 miles

4mm front pades 3mm rear pades wear left

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 30,584 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 EDL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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