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OE05 EDP

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,051 mi
Last recorded141,051 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 141,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 139,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 139,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve o/s low effort (1.1.6 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,473 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 130,610 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,903 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,701 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 97,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,477 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 61,689 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 50,339 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,474 miles

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

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.

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 EDP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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