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OE55 AZW

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

234,943 mi
Last recorded234,943 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 234,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear join. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 220,245 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 203,237 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox end of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 203,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox end of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 191,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 186,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2020 186,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 156,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear coil spring corroded

no print out was produced due to low emission

rear exhaust box deteriorated

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 2 May 2017 100,866 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 100,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 90,895 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2016 90,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2015 77,738 miles

Both front wishbones rear bushes seperating/very weak-recommend replace

Both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

Both rear trailing arms front bushes seperating

Both rear wheel bearings noisey- recommend replace

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroding

Suspect offside driveshaft intermediate bearing noisey-recommend inspection

Pass 29 May 2014 63,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 49,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2012 44,703 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 40,935 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 35,794 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,241 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 33,240 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,168 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 AZW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OE55 AZW, 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 OE55 AZW registered?

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

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