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OE54 XEG

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,883 mi
Last recorded100,883 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 XEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,883 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 100,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,738 miles

front windscreen cracked along bottom

n/s/f marker light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,082 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

windscreen cracked along bottom not materially affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,035 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 84,032 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,567 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2015 76,565 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,991 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2014 69,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,441 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,649 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 58,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,386 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,278 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 XEG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

OE54 XEG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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