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OE05 XVO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,943 mi
Last recorded146,943 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2016 146,943 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

Pass 15 Apr 2015 132,492 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 118,175 miles

advise both front tyres low on inner edges

advise near side rear shocker dust cover adrift

advise rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,625 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,956 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 XVO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

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

Is OE05 XVO safe to buy?

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