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OE55 BDZ

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,412 mi
Last recorded232,412 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 BDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 232,412 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 232,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 213,116 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 212,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 195,513 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 180,735 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 145,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front strut leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2015 145,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front strut leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2014 923,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres wearing to bald inner and outer edges(inners been the worse)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 923,296 miles

both front tyres wearing to bald inner and outer edges(inners been the worse)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 69,379 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear un even inner edges

rear silencer outer skin corroded and loose

removed sat nav holder and taxi meter before test in zone b over 40mm

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,726 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 44,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

nearside front side marker lamp not working

nearside front tyre 2.5-3mm

nearside rear lamp cluster broken

offside front electric seat switch/panel loose and securing screw missing

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has minor light chipping.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,555 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,886 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 28,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,017 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 BDZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple 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 BDZ, 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 BDZ registered?

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

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