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OE55 BBV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,405 mi
Last recorded123,405 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 BBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 123,405 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 123,403 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 109,095 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 109,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,535 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 107,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,224 miles

engine cover / under trays

Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,224 miles

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

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

engine cover / under trays

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside / stepping /cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover / under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside / stepping /cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre stepping/cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2014 97,635 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre stepping/cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,485 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,606 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,190 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,434 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 BBV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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