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OE55 EVT

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,826 mi
Last recorded127,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 EVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 127,826 miles

Rear CENTER EXHAUST CASING DETATCHED BUT NOT BLOWING.

Pass 2 Feb 2019 110,517 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,698 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 68,636 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides of car (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,438 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,737 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 58,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,773 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,599 miles

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

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 26 Nov 2010 28,450 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,702 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,949 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 EVT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

OE55 EVT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is OE55 EVT safe to buy?

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