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OE05 EDO

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,107 mi
Last recorded125,107 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 125,107 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 122,604 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 122,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 118,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 117,979 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,568 miles

anti skid service message on dash - abs esp lights extinguish. dtsc button lit (active) so no fail criteria for this.

osr tyre tread low

Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,202 miles

age cracks In rear tyres

slight play os and ns rear anti roll bar links

underebody covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,420 miles

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)

both rear tyres cracking in treads and side walls

slight seepage from power steering rack

Fail 19 Oct 2015 99,420 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres cracking in treads and side walls

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,273 miles

age cracks rear tyres

Fail 20 Oct 2014 93,273 miles

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

age cracks rear tyres

rear brake pad linings low

Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,868 miles

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)

rear silencer heavily corroded and de laminating.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 82,868 miles

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

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)

rear silencer heavily corroded and de laminating.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,654 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,481 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 56,859 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 44,230 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 44,230 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 31,951 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 31,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 EDO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EDO, 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 EDO registered?

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

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