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OE54 OBA

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,624 mi
Last recorded199,624 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 OBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 199,624 miles

All suspension joints covered in grease

Fail 29 Jan 2021 199,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension joints covered in grease

Pass 28 Jun 2019 186,464 miles

Central Front undertrays fitted

oil leak

rear back box rubbing on towing eye

Fail 24 Jun 2019 186,454 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing rear light tinted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2018 179,298 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 179,291 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear back box insecure on mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Rear back box to short (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight oil leak from front

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 167,824 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 155,282 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 155,276 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 144,649 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 144,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 128,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 109,599 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 109,593 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,252 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr brake pads worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight knock detected in front suspension (unable to locate)

Pass 12 May 2010 55,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,555 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,399 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OE54 OBA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OBA, 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 OBA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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