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OV05 BWB

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,736 mi
Last recorded119,736 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 BWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 119,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Offside wing mirror incomplete but emitting right colour for indicator

Windscreen has crack but not in drivers view of the road.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 119,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Offside wing mirror incomplete but emitting right colour for indicator

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

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

Windscreen has crack but not in drivers view of the road.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,526 miles

Handbrake has a lot of travel but works correctly.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,442 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 96,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,516 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 90,512 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,246 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,110 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,107 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 74,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,033 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,924 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,363 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,829 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,347 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,017 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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OV05 BWB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BWB, 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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OV05 BWB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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