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OU05 PXJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,032 mi
Last recorded120,032 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 PXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 120,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 112,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 112,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 108,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 108,363 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 100,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2022 100,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 99,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,364 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 93,364 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,753 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 81,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,839 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,828 miles

Exhaust rusty at mounts and joints

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 49,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust rusty at mounts and joints

Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,918 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 41,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,922 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,650 miles

Front and rear tyres slightly perished

O/s/r tyre inner side wall split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 20,650 miles

Front and rear tyres slightly perished

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

O/s/r tyre inner side wall split

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

Pass 10 May 2010 18,239 miles

Centre 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)

o/s/r tyre slight damage to inner wall

Pass 13 May 2009 16,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,914 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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OU05 PXJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OU05 PXJ, 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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OU05 PXJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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