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OE54 VFA

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,255 mi
Last recorded186,255 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 VFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 186,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 165,833 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack not bigger than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 163,932 miles

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

front brake pads low

Fail 3 May 2018 163,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH valve broken (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 158,214 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

engine management light on.

nearside front tyre cut outer wall

Fail 4 Apr 2017 158,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

engine management light on.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 153,426 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 153,424 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 142,299 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 129,670 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 114,351 miles

Nearside front tyre wall slightly distorted.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 100,541 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 84,292 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 51,366 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 33,364 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW AT EDGES

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

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 VFA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OE54 VFA, 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 OE54 VFA registered?

OE54 VFA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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