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OE54 XDL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,928 mi
Last recorded204,928 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 XDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 204,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2023 190,102 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2023 190,093 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2022 180,233 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2022 180,222 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2021 171,050 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 171,042 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 166,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 161,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight smell of fumes under bonnet

Fail 12 Sep 2018 161,946 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight smell of fumes under bonnet

Pass 22 Aug 2017 161,534 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 161,521 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour when excessive smoke emitted, throttle was not responsive and dashboard was not responsive, suspect CEM issue (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 152,438 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 152,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 147,666 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 136,784 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 125,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 114,590 miles

A B S Light goes out correctly but a message on dash Anti-skid service required

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,746 miles

anti- skid serive message on dash.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 91,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,020 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 68,241 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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OE54 XDL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XDL, 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 XDL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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