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OE55 EVU

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,668 mi
Last recorded139,668 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 EVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 139,668 miles

Anti skid warning light is on.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger is broken.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 139,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Anti skid warning light is on.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger is broken.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 132,558 miles

Anti skid warning light is on.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger is broken.

Signs of nearside rear brake caliper leaking, but ok at time of test.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 132,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Anti skid warning light is on.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger is broken.

Signs of nearside rear brake caliper leaking, but ok at time of test.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 126,349 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Runflat damage to offside rear tyre wall.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,348 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 120,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 113,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 108,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 Jun 2012 95,148 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 95,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2011 86,246 miles

hand brake adjustment high

nearside whell slight buckle

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing very low 205/50/17

Fail 16 May 2011 86,246 miles

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

hand brake adjustment high

nearside whell slight buckle

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing very low 205/50/17

Fail 28 May 2010 77,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2010 77,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,238 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OE55 EVU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

OE55 EVU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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