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OE05 UFN

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,231 mi
Last recorded190,231 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 UFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 190,231 miles

Coolant level very low

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 190,231 miles

Coolant level very low

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 182,766 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2022 174,107 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread low inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2022 174,107 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2021 167,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.71 mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.67 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 150,724 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 130,560 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 130,560 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,955 miles

Both front headlamp patterns weak

Offside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2018 115,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamp patterns weak

Nearside front tyre worn SERIOSULY on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn out of shape on inner edge 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front dip beam pattern weak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,178 miles

engine cover fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes deteriated and movement found

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2015 98,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,309 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 96,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,693 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)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,647 miles

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

o/sr tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,488 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 82,483 miles

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

n/sr tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,811 miles

o/sf tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,140 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,697 miles

o/sf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,752 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 UFN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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