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OE55 AZV

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,498 mi
Last recorded152,498 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 AZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 152,498 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 152,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 149,676 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 147,375 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 142,589 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 138,561 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 136,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 133,276 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 133,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of treads

Pass 19 Nov 2018 126,028 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 118,759 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,886 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,691 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 93,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,302 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deterioated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,591 miles

centre exhaust outer skin detiorated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,833 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,642 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,145 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,926 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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OE55 AZV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE55 AZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 AZV registered?

OE55 AZV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is OE55 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 AZV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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