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OE05 EFB

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,807 mi
Last recorded138,807 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 138,807 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 94,348 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,475 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)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,974 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 83,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,139 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,028 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 72,028 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,861 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,639 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 62,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,725 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2010 46,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,587 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 36,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,839 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 EFB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EFB, 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 EFB registered?

OE05 EFB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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