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OV05 BWJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,168 mi
Last recorded163,168 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 BWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 163,168 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Center box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 163,051 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Showing white light (4.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Center box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 160,203 miles

Front o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches are rusting at the top of the arches-not a danger to others at the moment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear to the inner edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear to the inner edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on the rear box and the outer skin has corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

the outer skin on the mid exhaust box is corroding badly

Fail 3 Jan 2024 160,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bad leak at the flex pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches are rusting at the top of the arches-not a danger to others at the moment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear to the inner edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear to the inner edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on the rear box and the outer skin has corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

the outer skin on the mid exhaust box is corroding badly

Pass 17 Jan 2023 157,155 miles

middle and rear exhaust boxes -outer skins are corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2023 157,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe is leaking badly (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy wear to inner edge and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy wear to inner edge and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

middle and rear exhaust boxes -outer skins are corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2022 153,740 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 153,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 149,445 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 145,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2019 139,568 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 139,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2018 132,513 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT & BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,304 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot weaping grease

Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2014 107,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2014 100,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,750 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 92,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,114 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,093 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,976 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,836 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 BWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OV05 BWJ, 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 BWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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