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OE55 BAO

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,665 mi
Last recorded150,665 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 150,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 146,682 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 146,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 129,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery lose but not insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, has cut in tread on inner edge, wearing on outer edge and tread getting low : 3mm

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge, perished and tread getting low : 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

offside rear tyre perished, starting to wear on inner edge and has cut in tread on inner edge

outer casing of rear exhaust box corroded

stone chips in front screen

Pass 21 Jan 2014 115,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 115,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,047 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 81,195 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,046 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,613 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 34,613 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BAO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BAO, 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 BAO registered?

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

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