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OV05 AOU

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,412 mi
Last recorded129,412 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 AOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 129,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 127,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 126,491 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 124,269 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 120,268 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 120,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 118,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 116,188 miles

Engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,996 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,360 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,518 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,191 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,641 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 69,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,427 miles

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 5 Mar 2012 52,831 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,831 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,232 miles

advise small cut on outer wall of n/s/ f tyre.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,606 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRE DOWN TO 3MM

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,990 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 1.6MM

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 2MM

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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OV05 AOU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 OV05 AOU, 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 OV05 AOU registered?

OV05 AOU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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