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OV05 BWL

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,464 mi
Last recorded159,464 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 BWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 159,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 156,438 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge / side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2021 151,656 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 148,147 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2019 143,587 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2018 137,424 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres on limit

Pass 20 Jul 2017 130,706 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,771 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 121,771 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,651 miles

Nearside Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre is very close to showing cords, recommend replacing before retest

Offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2015 11,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre is very close to showing cords, recommend replacing before retest

Offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,878 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 86,867 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low and perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,370 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Jan 2012 70,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

offside rear wheel bearing showing wear

rear tyres showing wear and perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 48,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,511 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 27,511 miles

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

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 BWL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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