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OE05 XOP

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,374 mi
Last recorded177,374 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 177,374 miles

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 169,695 miles

Advise both front head lights detiorated

Fail 13 Jan 2022 169,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Advise both front head lights detiorated

Pass 15 Jan 2021 163,741 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 157,359 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 146,097 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 133,732 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 133,732 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 121,319 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 109,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 109,777 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 98,378 miles

Advise offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 87,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,049 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,967 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on their inner edges

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Fail 9 Jan 2013 75,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Advise both front tyres wearing on their inner edges

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,195 miles

Advise the fasion seat belt light stays on when seat belt is pluged in

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,255 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,756 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,080 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 XOP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

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

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