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OE05 UFZ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

193,697 mi
Last recorded193,697 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 193,697 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 190,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 184,264 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 184,206 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 178,325 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 178,206 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 170,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 158,660 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 158,372 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 143,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge 205/50/17

Fail 5 Jul 2017 143,276 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge 205/50/17

Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,509 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 107,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 107,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,520 miles

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

both front discs worn and lipped

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,790 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,306 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 54,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,056 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 45,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,917 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 UFZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

OE05 UFZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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