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OV05 BYY

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,416 mi
Last recorded165,416 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2022 165,416 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f/ wing corosion

plastic sills engine cover

under body corosion

Pass 14 Apr 2021 154,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 154,575 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 145,132 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 139,748 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 129,418 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 129,418 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 121,339 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 121,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,278 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,125 miles

ADVISORY MAIN EXHAUST BOX CORRODED ALSO SLIGHT TWIST ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 92,393 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 83,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 73,476 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,105 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 64,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,969 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 44,420 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 BYY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green 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 BYY, 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 BYY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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