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OE05 XVC

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,674 mi
Last recorded65,674 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 65,674 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 63,784 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 62,093 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 59,913 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 11 Nov 2022 57,095 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,950 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 52,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,544 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm but inner edge out of shape and has a nail in it that can't be repaired (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,216 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged sharp edge has been taped

Offside handbrake slight low on effort

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,515 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged but secure.

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but secure.

Nearside wing mirror cover damaged but secure.

Offside Front Oil leak rack seal has slight misting of oil.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,476 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,355 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 32,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 29,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,916 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 26,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,384 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 XVC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

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

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