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OE55 BBZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,473 mi
Last recorded165,473 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 BBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 165,473 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 165,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 154,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 144,986 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield detached held in position by exhaust

silencer outer skin detached

Pass 19 Nov 2022 135,376 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 135,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,811 miles

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

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

center exhaust heat shield security

Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,160 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust shielding security

Pass 15 May 2019 113,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 101,710 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2018 101,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 18 May 2017 88,491 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,820 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 86,820 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test EX-TAX DISC; holder ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,285 miles

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

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

roughness from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2014 78,005 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to deterioate

centre/rear exhaust sections corroding and deterioating

n/s rear tyre deterioating,mishaping and getting low

slight lip rear brake discs

Fail 17 Oct 2013 74,420 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,547 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,158 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,942 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,672 miles

front wipers smeary

Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,817 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 21 Nov 2008 31,895 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 BBZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BBZ, 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 BBZ registered?

OE55 BBZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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