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OE54 LWD

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

157,185 mi
Last recorded157,185 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 LWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 157,185 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 157,182 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 152,102 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 152,096 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 140,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 131,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 131,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 119,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2017 119,863 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2016 107,129 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 107,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2015 96,003 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

limited inspection of brake and fuel lines at rear due to undertrays

Pass 1 Feb 2015 96,003 miles

limited inspection of brake and fuel lines at rear due to undertrays

Fail 2 Dec 2014 92,351 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,244 miles

exhaust rear box has a minor leak of gasses

front brake pads low in material brakes may require servising

off side rear shocker worn

Fail 2 Jan 2014 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear box has a minor leak of gasses

front brake pads low in material brakes may require servising

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

off side rear shocker worn

rear number plate begining to deteriorate

Pass 13 Dec 2012 82,118 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 82,116 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 69,419 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near side front anti rollbar droplink worn

park brake may require servising

Fail 24 Dec 2011 69,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near side front anti rollbar droplink worn

park brake may require servising

Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 41,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 30,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,816 miles

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

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

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

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

advise replacment of front brake discs and pads asp

n/s/r exhaust rubber mount split needs replacing

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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OE54 LWD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OE54 LWD, 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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OE54 LWD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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