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OE05 UEU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,136 mi
Last recorded183,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 UEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 183,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 176,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 176,205 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 166,767 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Jul 2019 166,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Jul 2018 157,328 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2017 151,604 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 151,478 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 146,047 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 140,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 134,163 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 9 Jul 2013 129,154 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Jul 2012 117,049 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,425 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 104,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 90,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 78,390 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 78,390 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 66,390 miles

Oil leak

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 UEU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

OE05 UEU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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