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OE55 BDO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,348 mi
Last recorded182,348 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 182,348 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 182,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 169,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever is high has little or no reserve travel adjustment is strongly advised

slight coolant leak, noticed just above sump on the drivers side of the engine

Fail 23 Nov 2018 169,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering component casing not properly attached inner tie rod boot has detached, and could get a ingress of dirt (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is out of shape on the inner edge sawtooth wear is also ver apparent (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever is high has little or no reserve travel adjustment is strongly advised

slight coolant leak, noticed just above sump on the drivers side of the engine

Pass 2 Jan 2018 155,625 miles

Both front tyre wearing on inside

Center exhaust corrded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 153,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Both front tyre wearing on inside

Center exhaust corrded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 151,203 miles

Damage to front reg plate

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 151,203 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Damage to front reg plate

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 133,805 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 125,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

edges worn smooth on both front tyres

offside front sidemarker lamp inoperative

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2015 116,076 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 103,364 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 103,364 miles

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

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tread cracked on offside rear tyre plus inner edge worn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tail box exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,546 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 79,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2011 66,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,461 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 40,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,605 miles

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

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 BDO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BDO, 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 BDO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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