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OV05 BVS

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,389 mi
Last recorded140,389 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 BVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 140,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 132,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,150 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,696 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 115,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,538 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 100,536 miles

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

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 13 Apr 2016 88,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 88,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,905 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,505 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,720 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,969 miles

offside rear road wheel has distorted inner bead rim

Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear road wheel has distorted inner bead rim

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,162 miles

Rear near side inner side wall has slight slit, but is not showing ply or cords.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,259 miles

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

rear wiper blade starting to split

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 BVS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BVS, 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 BVS registered?

OV05 BVS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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